What's the difference between romanticism and classicism?

1, different tendencies: Romantic literature advocates self, has a strong individualistic tendency and expresses a strong individualistic desire. Classicism, on the other hand, supports kingship and has a distinct political tendency.

2. Advocating differences: Romanticism emphasizes the expression of feelings and the pursuit of ideals, which is subjective. Classical literature, on the other hand, advocates rationality and law and opposes the free expression of personal feelings.

3. Different techniques: Romanticism makes good use of exaggeration and pursues strong artistic effects; Classicism imitates ancient times.

4. Different literature: Romanticism attaches importance to national traditions and folk literature, especially medieval folk literature, while classicism excludes folk literature, worships ancient Greek and Roman literature and pursues elegant and lofty artistic style.

5. Different time of appearance: classicism first appeared in 1930s and 1940s, prevailed in 1960s and 1970s, and has been popular for 200 years; Romanticism originated in the bourgeois revolution and national liberation movement from the end of 18 to the beginning of 19 century.

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