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The Impact of Romanticism and Nationalism on 19th Century Europe

Explore how Romanticism emerged as a response to the societal changes of the 1800s in Europe, driven by the Industrial Revolution and the failings of Enlightenment ideals. This period witnessed a profound sense of alienation due to pollution and dehumanization, igniting a yearning for emotional connection, nature, and the sublime. Delve into how Romantic artists and writers reacted against industrialization and sought to glorify individualism and the exotic. Additionally, examine the rise of nationalism that fueled revolutions, emphasizing shared culture and history as a means of expressing pride and igniting change.

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The Impact of Romanticism and Nationalism on 19th Century Europe

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  1. Good Afternoon!! • NVC • Warm up: Wanna get away? • Romanticism and Nationalism Essential Question: How did Romanticism both reflect and fuel the changes in Europe during the 1800s?

  2. Warm up: Getting away from it all… Have you ever wanted to escape it all? Have you ever day-dreamed about a place where everything is awesome and perfect? What do you think about and why do you think about these things?

  3. ROMANTICISM: A Response to the Industrial Revolution

  4. Because who would want this life 24/7?

  5. Europe c.1790-1840 • The Industrial Revolution has changed society • Pollution, endless work • People feel dehumanized • The Enlightenment Revolutions failed • Congress of Vienna tries to stop future revolution • People know the individual has value, but they feel alienated

  6. Romanticism • Artists are the critics of society • Reacting againstthe Enlightenment,failed revolutions, and the Industrialization • Emotion > Reason • Nature > Society • “Romantic” = idealistic, fantasy, unrealistic

  7. Irrational and Supernatural

  8. Nature • Glorification of Nature • An escape from Industrialization • Theme of the rugged, lonely individual

  9. Exoticism • Exoticism: Interest in exotic, foreign lands • Reflects a desire to escape from reality • Fuels a desire to acquire new and different things

  10. Nationalism • NATIONALISM: loyalty and pride in a nation of people that share common culture and history • Nationalism led to REVOLUTION • Crushed by Congress of Vienna/Concert of Europe • Kept alive in ART!

  11. Nationalism cont. • Glorification of heroes and heroic actions to show pride in your nation • France c.1848 • King Charles X = absolute monarch • Nationalist revolution overthrows king and creates a new republic • Louis-Napoloen (aka Napoleon III) now in charge • Rise of Nationalism throughout Europe will fuel Imperialism

  12. Exit Ticket: Romanticism • How did Romanticism both reflect and fuel the changes in Europe during the 1800s? Please be sure to address the main features of Romanticism (ex. Emotional, supernatural, nature, the exotic, Nationalism) in your response

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