Romanticism vs. Classicism


Romanticism:

 "A movement in the arts and literature which originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual."

 Classicism:

 "It is following ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship, especially from the Renaissance to the 18th century."

The difference between both:

 A. Romanticism and B. Classicism....

 A. It is about feeling, instict and pleasure.
B. Its about formality and mannerism.

 A. Democratic themes
B. Elevated subject

 A. Ordinary language of people
B. Highly crafted poetical language

 A. Realistic characters, situations and strong narrative element
B. Composed in a formal style

 In short:
Romanticism vs. Classicism
1. Imagism vs. Intellect
2. Liberty vs. Restrain
3. Follow Inspiration vs. Follow Masters
4. Rustic Life vs. Urban Life
5. Objectivity vs. Subjectivity

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