There are two ways to view art. You either view it in the way of Formalism or in the way of Romanticism. Formalism is a view that states that the purpose of art is to view it in a formal way that does not include emotion. Romanticism states that art should be viewed with more than just rational elements and it can express emotion in us. I believe that Romanticism is the most plausible.
(A) Romanticism has more explanatory breadth because it explains more works of art than Formalism does. It does this because when you are looking at a work of art you interpret it with emotion and the romanticism art work is art in which people are expressing themselves through emotion. Formalism art neglects emotion and most people do not do this when they look at or express themselves through art.
(B) Romanticism has more explanatory depth than Formalism because of the emotion romanticism puts into art. The emotion really makes all the difference. It makes the art seem more realistic and heartfelt and those are the things people are going to connect to when they see the artwork. Formalism lacks emotion therefore people cannot have the same deep connection to that kind of art.
(C) Formalism has fewer parts than does Romanticism because with formalism art it is presented in a formal way without emotion but romanticism art has emotion and therefore everyone will have a different interpretation when they look at it whereas with formalism it isn't like that. There aren't as many interpretations or varieties that it can be looked at. It is simpler than romanticism.
(D) Romanticism is more consistent with our common sense beliefs because it uses the expression of emotion and it is realistic. No matter how hard anyone tries they will always have emotions and different things will touch different people. Formalism art is the art of formal beauty so what ever is considered that at the time is what formalism art will portray and that isn't something that everyone can connect with like romanticism art is.
1. Formalism and Romanticism are the two most plausible explanations of art
2. Romanticism has more explanatory breadth,depth, and conservatism than Formalism. But unlike formalism romanticism lacks in simplicity
3. Therefore Romanticism is the best explanation of art.
I agree with your post. I like how you utilize and hilight both the positive and negative for either romanticism or formalism in each section. I did not find much to be inaccurate or wrong with your post, everything was explained well and your argument at the end makes sense. The only thing I would fix would be the depth to which you explore each element, whether it is explanatory breadth or depth, conservatism, or simplicity. Overall good job!
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