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The Dark Romantics

The Dark Romantics. Visual overview. Dark Romanticism was a mid-nineteenth century reaction to the American Transcendental movement .

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The Dark Romantics

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  1. The Dark Romantics

  2. Visual overview

  3. Dark Romanticism was a mid-nineteenth century reaction to the American Transcendental movement.

  4. Beliefs: The IndividualPerfection is NOT an innate quality in man -individuals are prone to sin and self-destructionIndividuals give into their weaknesses – exposing their evil waysIndividuals fail at attempts to make changes for the better

  5. Beliefs: IdealisticDesperately wanted a utopia but knew it would never exist because of people’s weaknesses

  6. Beliefs: NatureThe natural world is dark, decaying, and mysteriousWhen it does reveal truth to man, its revelations are evil and hellishA powerful force out of our control

  7. Beliefs: EmotionsFocus on the dark side of feelingsThe existence of evil

  8. Beliefs: ImaginationFascinated with the supernatural (vampires, monsters), mysterious, and gothic (dark symbols like black cats)Their showcase of the evil of human beings was a tribute to the struggles that human beings overcame in their lifeExamined the psychological effects of guilt and sin, the conflict between good and evil, and people plagued with madness

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