Part 5 Flashcards
What best describes the Byronic hero?
The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against social conformity.
Which sentence best describes Transcendentalism?
A rejection of Empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration.
What is true of architecture during the Romantic period?
a) The architects of the Romantic Period embraced the Gothic Revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings.
b) The architects of the Romantic Period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass
How does Chopin’s Nocturne , Opus 27, Number 1 display characteristics of Romantic period music?
The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke strong changes in emotion.
Which Romantic theme is reflected in the following excerpt from William Wordsworth’s The Prelude?
“OH there is blessing in this gentle breeze, A visitant that while it fans my cheek Doth seem half-conscious of the joy it brings From the green fields, and from yon azure sky. Whate’er its mission, the soft breeze can come To none more grateful than to me; escaped From the vast city, where I long had pined A discontented sojourner: now free, Free as a bird to settle where I will.”
Nature as a source of solace and inspiration
Which of the following is true of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125?
It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists.
What influenced cultural exchange and diversity in the Romantic period?
Exoticism in art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-Western cultures.
American composers of hymns and church music were inspired by which of the following during the Romantic period?
They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of great Classical composers of Europe.
Which musical technique popular in the Romantic period is still used in contemporary music today?
Chromaticism
Which American patriotic song had its roots in the Romantic period?
Star-Spangled Banner
How do the themes of the Romantic Period contrast with themes of the Neoclassical Period
a) The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics.
b) The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific exploration of the nature.
On the Origin of Species
This work presents the theory of evolution, which shows that species evolve over time by way of natural selection.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
This novel examines race relations and follows the story of a young boy and a runaway slave who travel down the Mississippi river on a raft.
War and Peace
This epic novel draws from letters, journals, and other historical reports and examines the Napoleonic invasion of Russia in 1812 through the eyes of five aristocratic Russian families.
This epic novel draws from letters, journals, and other historical reports and examines the Napoleonic invasion of Russia in 1812 through the eyes of five aristocratic Russian families.
Set in New Orleans, this novel tells the story of an artistic and sensitive woman who struggles against the limitations and expectations placed on her gender.
Hard Times
A novel that explicitly critiques the philosophy of Utilitarianism by depicting the hypocrisy of the rich, the plight of the poor, and the gritty realities of industrialization.
Which themes were rejected by the Realist period?
Mysticism and The Sublime
French painter Gustave Courbet once said: “I have never seen angels. Show me an angel and I will paint one.” Which philosophical approach from the Realist period does this quotation express?
Scientific Materialism
What was a major artistic innovation during the Realist period?
The invention of photography
What best describes Realist theater of the late 19th century?
The plays attempted to accurately depict ordinary life, using everyday vocabulary and exploring moral problems that would be relevant to audience members of the time.
What best represents the beliefs and writings of 19th century philosopher, John Stuart Mill?
Mill believed that governments should intervene only when necessary to ensure the greater good and that women should have access to education and be given the right to vote.
