Romanticism

Romanticism originated in the 18th century in western Europe. The movement stressed strong emotion as a source of aesthetic experience, such as horror and awe. Some Romantic paintings was The Third of May, by Francisco Goya. This shows the dramatic scene as a man surrenders to soldiers and men are lined up to be killed. Another dramatic painting that was made during this time was The Raft of Medusa. This shows the highs and lows. and the bottom you see death and sadness, and dark images. And at the top you see light, and hope, as the flag is being waved.American Romance embraced the individual and rebelled against the confinement of neoclassicism and religious tradition. The Romantic movement in America created a new literary genre that continues to influence modern writers.