Pictorial Construction In Romantic Art

Abstract

France was the first cradle of Romantic art, or what is known as "Romanticism," as well as being the source of all literary schools and intellectual approaches. It has even been said that "France is the cradle of ideas in Europe." The French display clear, logical ideas and balanced minds, in keeping with classical principles, unlike the English and Germans, who are characterized by ambiguity, complex emotions, and a broad imagination. Romanticism arose in France were related to the political, social, and economic changes the country experienced during that era, creating a psychological state of internal fragmentation and a sense of individual pain, which are hallmarks of the Romantic movement. Among the factors that contributed to the emergence of Romanticism in France was the migration of some of its most prominent writers to England and Germany after the French Revolution in 1789. These writers were influenced by the literature and culture of those countries, prompting them to express their admiration and enthusiasm, such as the enthusiasm shown by Chateaubriand (1768-1848) upon his return from England and his translation of John Milton's Paradise Lost into French. If we look at the reasons that led to the emergence of Romanticism, we find two prominent writers and philosophers who influenced the intellectual and literary life of Europe. These two philosophers were Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1722–1778) and Voltaire (1649–1778). Rousseau called for a return to nature and wildlife, believing that the evolution of society led to the development of human ambitions, which created a sense of selfishness and self-love. Natural man lived happily and securely in his environment, bringing only good to others. Rousseau is the proponent of the well-known educational principle, "The child must be allowed to gain his own experiences in nature," and his book "Emile" serves as an explanation of this principle.