Classicism/Rationalism
Romanticism
Sources
of Inspiration
scientific observation,logic
classical Greek and Roman lit.
feelings, emotions, imagination
literature of the Middle Ages
Attitudes and
pragmatic
idealistic
Interests
science, technology
mysterious and supernatural
concerned with general exper.
concerned with the particular
believed in following traditions
sought to develop new forms of
expression
felt optimistic about present
romanticized the past
emphasized moderation
tended toward excess and spontaneity
appreciated elegance/refinement
appreciated folk traditions
valued stability and harmony
desired radical change
favored social hierarchy
favored democracy
interested in maintaining aristocracy
concerned with common people
concerned with society as whole
concerned with the individual
believed that nature should be
controlled by humans
felt that nature should be untamed
Social Concerns