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Not many movements
have crossed all the arts but this is one of those that achieved this. A
movement that started in Western Europe in the 18th century during
the growth of the Industrial Revolution it was a reaction against the loss of
the traditional way of life that was a natural result of the increasing use of
factories and mechanisation. It, therefore, set out to emphasise the awe and
horror of Nature and elevated styles that were contrary to everything that would
be epitomised by the use of machinery. It idealised folk art and custom as well
as medievalism.
One of the strong
principles of Romanticism was the importance of nationalism hence the
reason why, perhaps, the movement was strong in Britain very early in
its development but only took hold in France after the defeat of
Napoleon.
Examples of
designers, architects, writers and artists of the time include –
Turner
Constable
Shelley
Byron
Keats
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