The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement stressing reason, science, and individualism, while Romanticism was a reaction against it, emphasizing emotion, nature, and intuition. The Enlightenment valued logic and progress, while Romanticism celebrated the beauty of the irrational and the mysterious.
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Romanticism was a reaction against the rational, scientific approach of the Enlightenment. Romanticism emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, in contrast to the Enlightenment's focus on reason and progress. Romanticism sought to evoke powerful emotions and celebrate the unique experiences of the individual.
In chronological order: Naturalism Enlightenment Romanticism Realism
Romanticism emphasized emotion, intuition, and the individual experience, while the Enlightenment focused on reason, logic, and scientific inquiry. Romanticism rejected the constraints of tradition and embraced the natural world and the supernatural, whereas the Enlightenment championed progress, rationality, and a reliance on empirical evidence.
Romanticism emerged as a reaction to the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and logic. Romanticism prioritized emotion, intuition, and individual experience over rationality and science. It sought to evoke strong emotional responses and connect people to nature, the supernatural, and the past in a way that went beyond the Enlightenment's focus on progress and reason.
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individualism, seeking to reform society and advance knowledge. In contrast, Romanticism focused on emotion, nature, and individual experience, reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and valuing intuition and spontaneity. Romanticism placed more emphasis on the power of imagination and the beauty of the natural world.