Romanticism in its Artistic Form

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^Experience Haydn's Creation

If I could understand what all the high-pitched singing was about, I’d imagine pleasant lyrics. The male’s deep voice contrasts with the female’s high-pitched voice, distinguishing them even as they sing simultaneously. Similar, are the cellos and violins. Overall, the singing and use of both high and low-pitches provide a powerful tone. The sensation of victory is evident throughout various intervals, such as 1:58 – 2:14. “Hayden’s Creation” appears to be a reflection on the overwhelming freedom of emotions, which was popular in its time, the romantic era. The composer’s relation to the coexisting environment may relate to overthrowing tyranny, thus freeing individuals, both physically and mentally. This is evident lyrics, and instrumental music, as they produce a euphonic, yet dominant music "creation".


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^March with Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People

The title alone suggests that liberty shall influence the people, thus causing a revolution. In this painting, we can see a central female character; literally leading people with a firm grasp of the French flag (likely reflecting upon the French Revolution).This female character portrays liberty in a personified manner. The use of weapons and deceased bodies imply an overruling, which in this era, represents freedom. This related to the abolishment of tyranny, and the establishment of freedom for individuals, the primary movement of the era. The lone female character suggests a supernatural element, as if liberty is strong enough to kill others and persuade humans to do the same, yet in an alluring manner, illustrated by the dress and mass of men following her.

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^An "Ode to the West Wind" by Percy Shelly

Poets in the era of romanticism have often referred to nature as forms of inspiration. This poem, following the trend, makes direct ties in relation to nature. The undefined setting is illustrated by the use of various natural elements, such as wind, leaves, as well as the presence of autumn, spring, and winter. Nature was often used to enforce philosophical reflection, which is evident amongst the fifth segment; the speaker utilizes the movement of nature, to reflect his own personal actions:

"Drive my dead thoughts over the universe"

Thus, the natural elements become a source of his own artistic expression; pursuing the trend set in the romantic era effectively.