Form, Style and Function - A Move Towards Individualism

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When was Romanticism and how did it come into existance?

During the late eightteenth century, as a response to the Neo-classicistic academic and perfect art.

What are the characteristics of Romanticism?

1. It was emotional.
2. It was dynamic/dramatic.
3. It was about the contrasts of light and darkness. 
4. It was moralistic.
5. The brushwork was loose.

What are the characteristics of Impressionism?

1. Very loose brushwork.
2. Plays with light.
3. A focus on contrasting colours.
4. Often a focus on nature.  
5. A lack of tonal modelling/shadows.
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What was the difference between Impressionism and Post-Impressionism?

Whereas Impressionism showed plain, yet striking scenes, Post-Impressionism (after 1912) infused them with Symbolism and one's inner life.

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