Analysis Of The Transition From Romanticism To Realism In Art

The Romantic Era, which was established at the beginning of the 18thcentury, spread around the globe. The imagination and emotions influenced the work of musicians, authors, and artists. It is important to recognize that the characters of literature are influenced by their impulses. They chose the best option, no matter how logical. Romanticism was the idealized lifestyle that glorified the beauty and emotions of human beings. Although there were some tragic endings to romantic relationships, this was because of the emotions we have. Romanticism encouraged people to follow their hearts. However, this idea slowly ceased to be popular in the middle of the 19th century.

In 1937, Queen Victoria was crowned and went through many changes. With a new regime came a new movement. The Victorian period was born from this new era, which coincided with realistism. The Realism Movement was an opposition to romantic and classical idealization as well as a rejection of classic academic subjects. Realistic opinions were the focus of works from abroad. Literature and music became less romanticized and more rational. Russia’s music was more influenced by his country than ever before. Literature around the globe promoted new ways of thinking and music became less romantic. Instead of focusing attention on romantic issues, such as love and marriage, the focus was on daily life and rational thinking. The transition from romanticism towards realism saw literature from many cultures become more rational than being emotionally involved. The romantics saw the creative imagination as both the motivation of inspiring literature and the possibility to completely reorient the culture. Realists did almost the opposite. They stressed truth at home and in society. Literature is a way to express the dramatic transformations that can occur in our thinking. This was made evident by contrasting some characters’ logical actions with their illogical counterparts. They clearly show that characters can be different from one another and represent realists as well as romantics. Some views are very realistic and have strong opinions regarding emotional matters. Even though love was not always a good quality, the romantics believed in it. The royalists were not as interested in love as the romantics. They were more concerned with their own lives. Realistic characters are proud to point out the absurdities of romantics and laugh about them, as he did for the same period. Henrik Ibsen was known for his characters who had opposing views when addressing difficult situations in realistic and easily relatable settings. His plays address a variety of controversial topics that were prevalent in that time period, but are frowned upon. He tried to make these topics more accessible to society by writing pragmatically about them. His first works were disapproved, but they gained more popularity over time. For example, a dollhouse was an extreme way to think about Victorian era. It was unacceptable for a woman in power to not be submissive and obey her spouses. Ibsen does not raise this topic lightly, but it is a matter that he uses open symbolism. “His enduring relevance is his use of the metaphors of corruption or contagion and the hangover violence in the works of Ibsen, which are based on the disorders of nineteenth Century Europe,” says Klein. Many lessons can be drawn from Ibsen’s works. It is clear from A Doll’s House that Nora’s husband treated Nora as a doll or girl. The husband was responsible for providing, and the wife was responsible for raising the children. Torvald became angry when Nora pushed her boundaries by helping her husband financially. Nora realises that her life is limited to living a submissive lifestyle in her house and she must leave everything behind. Every woman of that period was like Nora. There was no understanding between men and women; they could view each other as equals. While Nora initially was happy in her life, she quickly realized how important it is to be somebody. As Nora, Mrs. Alving de Ghosts, a quiet, submissive wife, gradually came to the same conclusion. They can have a better future if they’re honest with themselves. They were an example to women all over the world by taking control of their lives. Hedda Geller, another Ibsen piece, became an inspiring example for women. Gabler was independent and strong, who refused to conform to the rules of her society. He could have made his own decisions, but he chose to marry through social agreement. Even though he was unhappy, he managed to manipulate his surroundings to ease his boredom. In Victorian times, this was also unthinkable. Although the men had the power, Gabler held the reins while her husband was enamored of her. This work was almost like a change in gender roles. In all of his works, Ibsen spoke out about the social problems that are arising from gender roles. He spoke out about the flaws in society and suggested a way to fix them. Nora separated from her husband. Mrs. Alving was able to be open with Gabler. Although extreme solutions may be possible, these methods taught that anyone can survive it. John Millington Synge was a man who was both realistic and tolerant of controversy. His Riders to the Sea work was not as controversial at this point in time. But, there are other perspectives. For example, the visualization of characters. Maurya, who had lost so many seafarers, didn’t think that there would be more seafarers. However, the priest believed his son would make it home safely. Maurya’s daughters tried not to be optimistic but they knew what was coming. “Bartley’s suicide becomes a symbol that all men die, just as the sea becomes the symbol of unending mortality that renders existence meaningless. Christian belief is rendered irrelevant by the young priest who works with him.” This game asks people to question multiple issues they have previously purchased. People believed that priests were omniscient in the past. The public realized that priests don’t always have the right answers. Synge believed that perceptions of life are what make it real. The way you look at the situation can make or break your happiness and well-being. Some people believe it is easier to believe that someone lost in the water is alive. Others might feel more calm knowing that man isn’t dead and in pain. This was because women were often in this position during this time. Although this situation is not common, it can be used to teach people how perception works. Perceptions may be described as positivity or negativity by some, but the benefit it offers must ultimately determine how people perceive it. Anton Chekhov was also a contributor to the literature about realism. His works were however, different. He approached the issues “from an almost comical perspective”. Chekhov was more focused on his characters than any other thing. His characters were both romantics or realists in The Cherry Orchard. It belonged to those who were at the time in power. The Realism Movement saw the social classes of Russia change. As the wealth of the aristocrats began falling, the middle class grew. Realists understood that money was possible to be earned by working. Lopakhin is a perfect example of this. He was a committed worker who made a profit from his expenses until he had enough money to spend. Although a pragmatic realist, Lopakhin tried to help others and not let their lives be lost. And while they were doing this, the wealthy and romantics, such as Lubov lost everything. These people were offered solutions but they were rejected for their pride. The Realist Era was changing the world’s mentality. To succeed, people had to be more open-minded. This was what The Cherry Orchard characters realized. Chekhov wanted to show that society was increasingly seeing people in dire social circumstances. Like time periods transitions, romance was losing power as the royalists rose into power. All of the characters knew their destiny, and they lived it. Modern thought has taken over literary works and real life. The Realism Movement did not only affect literature. Even music in Russia changed drastically. “After Revolution, the mass musical expressions were controlled to make them accessible to the masses. This was also to preserve their ideology. The’massive songs’ were developed, but the marches as well as secular hymns remained dominant’. Russian music became more patriotic. Nationalism was most evident at the time. in popular music (Stapleton-Corcoran). Surprisingly though, amateur composers were those who began to create nationalist music that was popular. Others, however, continued to write romantic music. The tastes of music expanded to include many genres. However, jazz and foxtrot were not considered appropriate. Russian opera is returning to popularity. The humanities went through many changes. Scientific discoveries and philosophical ideas were made. Scientific realism is a belief in the existence of unobservable and observable entities. Realism refers to reality that exists outside of ideas about it in the brain. Idealism is the belief that there is no way to know everything. The concept of realist philosophy refers to unexplored issues. Plato’s and Aristotle’s ideas were long past their prime and philosophers were busy exploring and learning about new areas. The humanities are no longer a mystery to people. Instead, they were being reconstructed and interpreted more realistically by humans. These issues are what prompted the Realism Movement to evolve. The Age of Realism saw art change. The romantic period was when it became clear that paintings were both the property of man and nature. Many artists painted angelic paintings of men. The artist’s imagination was what inspired the paintings. This period was obsessed with perfection in nature and man, as we have already said. However, there were some artists who thought differently. Courbet was the first to embrace realism. Courbet stated that he wanted authenticity and that he never had the opportunity to see an angel. Courbet’s conclusion prompted other artists to adopt realism. These works were as real-life as the real world. The new art was met with much commotion. While not all subjects were approved, paintings that could deceive eyes quickly became the art industry’s most popular genre. The Realism Movement is alive and well even though it was born many years ago. Since that time, Realism evolved. Modern literature is filled with new social problems and controversial topics. Stephen Chbosky wrote Perks of Being a Wallflower. It is a story about a teenage girl who is confronted with stereotyped high school problems. It deals with sex, drugs and homosexuality, which can be very sensitive topics for some people. Chbosky stated that he didn’t write the book to make it controversial. Teenagers will encounter many of these situations, if they don’t get it all. While Chbosky was realistic, some people are still resistant to accepting it. These matters are not for everyone, but many teens still see them. The 21st century still has realism in art. Superrealism is also a form of art that is meticulously painted with extreme naturalism. It’s a kind of color photography with sharp focus. This style of painting was very popular in America and is still very popular today. Photorealism is a type of painting that can be compared to a photograph. Every movement influences humanity. The humanities are still influenced by romanticism, realism, and other movements, even though they are constantly evolving. The relevance and currentity of the realism movement is not lost. While science and philosophy will not be fully understood by humans, efforts are being made to benefit all people.