Among the characteristic attitudes of Romanticism were the following: a deepened appreciation of the beauties of nature; a general exaltation of emotion over reason and of the senses over intellect; a turning in upon the self and a heightened examination of human personality and its moods and menta

Romanticism affected all forms of the Arts. It was used in painting, showing how more deep shadows to reveal the personalities of their subjects. Examples of artists during this period were, Eugene Delacroix and Nicolas Poussin, who both use dramatic scenes of nature. These artists abandoned classical forms and themes and started to use more exotic and unusual themes. Music was also given a new look; composers rejected the form of classical music, and went for a more sense of expression and emotion by using lyrics. Some of these musicians were Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner. These composers used folk songs as themes and gave music a better look for the future.

The French Philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau taught that man is naturally good, but has been corrupted by the traditions of

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