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Romantic Period Flashcards

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What is an example of a romantic painters addressing political matters in their work?

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Eugene Delacroix’s “Liberty Leading the People” expressed openly support for the Republican cause

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What did romantic artists often focus on?

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Romantic artists often focused on the power of nature, celebrating the limitations of human reason and control

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What effect did colonialism have during the romantic period?

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It led to exoticism, which celebrated the cultures and people that Europeans were exploiting through colonialism

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Why did the romantics embrace the Greek figure Prometheus?

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Prometheus symbolize freedom and autonomy.

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During the romantic period, what did philosophers reject?

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Philosophers during the romantic period largely rejected the empiricist and rationalist beliefs of the enlightenment

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What did nationalist philosophers argued that it states legitimacy depended on?

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Nationalist philosophers argued that a state’s legitimacy depended on some unity or cohesion among people of that state

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Why do romantic philosophers reject the enlightenment idea that empirical investigation is the key to knowledge?

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Philosophers like Emerson argued that some knowledge can be attained by the exercise of reflection, and reason and can be acquired prior to experience

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Name three literary themes from the Romantic Period

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  1. A focus on the superiority of nature
  2. A return to medieval aesthetics
  3. A contemplation of the divine purpose
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Name a significant aspect of Gothic literature

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Setting is a significant aspect of Gothic literature. Gothic stories are often set in remote areas, castles, or older houses that literally and figuratively haunt their inhabitants

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Where did The Byronic hero first appear?

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The Byronic hero first appeared in Byron’s epic narrative poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage “

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What did slave narratives use to make a statement about the plight of slaves in the United States?

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Empathy, Sympathy, and Reason

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What is the mood of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

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The Raven is a manifestation of the speaker’s despair and anxiety

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How was Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” made more profound?

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The rhyming scheme used by Poe was complicated and unique, and the fact that he continued the scheme throughout the poem is extremely impressive

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What are the themes explored in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”?

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The themes explored in “The Raven” included human helplessness against the forces of nature, the inevitability of death, and the tumultuous emotions of our own hearts, making it a consummately Gothic poem

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How did Romantic artists depict heroic subject matters?

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Romantic artists depicted heroic subject matters through the use of intense colors and loose brush strokes

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How did Romantic architecture react to the Neoclassical style?

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Romantic architecture reacted against the clean Neoclassical style and embraced Gothic Revival

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What was the more expressive style of Romantic music was inspired by what?

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What was the more expressive style of Romantic music was inspired by heroic and nationalistic themes as well as an appreciation of nature.

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What mood did symphonies have when they performed during the Romantic Period?

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Symphonies performing Romantic music put on more emotional and large scale productions than their classical predecessors did.

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What did Opera showcase during the Romantic period?

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Opera showcased elaborate solos during the Romantic Period

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What composer established German opera on a par with Italian opera?

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Richard Wagner’s monumental works established German opera on a par with Italian opera and realized the power of the German language in the operatic form

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Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries” come from the opera “The Valkyries”, which is part of a four part opera cycle called what?

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The Ring of the Nibelung

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Strauss’ “Also Sprach Zarathustra” falls under which musical genre?

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Tone poem

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Why is Beethoven’s 9th Symphony one of his most famous symphonies?

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The 9th Symphony is one of his most famous because of its inclusion of voices in the final movement

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Who wrote the text of the vocal line in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony?

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German poet Friedrich Schiller

It celebrates the brotherhood of humanity

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What themes from the romantic period were emphasized by the cultural exchange and diversity of this era?

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Exoticism and nationalism

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In his painting “Napoleon in the Pest house at Jaffa”, Antoine Jean Gros portrays Napoleon and as what?

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A healer

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Who was George Catlin?

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A painter from the romantic period who specialized in Native American portraits

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The 1975 song “All By Myself” Was based on what piece from the romantic era?

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Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2, Second Movement.

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“The Star-Spangled Banner” was adapted from what poem?

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“Defence of Fort McHenry” by Francis Scott Key written in 1814

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I got a novel in which a scientist, in pursuit of ultimate knowledge, brings a corpse to life

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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A poem and free verse that explores the speakers connection to humanity and to nature

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Leaves of Grass by Walt Wittman

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The first person account that documents the inhumanity and human rights abuses enacted by slavery, which helped to gather support for the abolishment movement

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“The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” by Frederick Douglass

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The gothic poem that represents the speakers persistent grief over the death of his beloved

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“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe

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An epic novel set on the high seas that recounts one man’s fertile quest to dominate nature

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville

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What are the major themes of the romantic period?

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Exoticism, Nationalism, Passion, Revolution, Heroism, Individualism, and Nature

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How do you best describe the role of nature in the romantic period?

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Nature was seen as a source of inspiration, and romantic artist sought to represent the majesty and wisdom of nature in their works.
Nature was seen as emotionally evocative and sublime and was used as a source of artistic inspiration.


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How would one describe the Byronic hero?

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The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against societal conformity.

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How would you describe transcendentalism?

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A rejection of empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration

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How does the painting “Saturn Devouring his Son” by Francisco de Goya (1819-1823) exemplify the characteristics of Romantic art?

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It draws upon math to explore irrationality, superstition, and the dark side of artistic creativity

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What did the architects of the romantic period embrace?

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Architects of the romantic period embrace the Gothic revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings

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What did architects of the romantic period experiment with?

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Architects of the romantic period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass

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How does Chopin’s “Nocturne Opus 27, Number 1” display characteristics of romantic period music?

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The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that invokes strong changes in emotion

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What makes Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125” different than some of his other symphonies?

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It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists

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What influence cultural change and diversity in the romantic period?

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Exoticism and art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-western cultures

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American composers of hymns and church music were inspired by which of the following during the romantic period?

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They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of the great classical composers of Europe

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What musical technique popular in the romantic period is still used in contemporary music today?

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Chromaticism

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What American patriotic song has its roots in the romantic period?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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How do the themes of the romantic period contrast with the themes of the neo classical period?

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Themes of the romantic period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas themes of the neoclassical period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics.
The themes of the romantic period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty where is themes of neo classical period reflected in rational and scientific exploration of the nature

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