Formalism
VS Romanticism
Formalism is the study
in which you compare form and style, and romanticism states that art cannot
just be viewed as just rational element, it has to express emotion in us as
well. These are just the two ways of
many to views of art, and out of these two, I think that romanticism is
definitely the most plausible.
- Romanticism definitely has more explanatory breadth, because it expresses art in more than one way. Formalism unlike romanticism lacks the ability to express emotion in art, and in many people’s opinions emotion in the reason why they are interested in art. Therefore having the ability to express art with rational element and emotion, puts romanticism above formalism.
2.
Romanticism has more explanatory depth
than formalism does, because once again romanticism has the emotion value in
art. Emotion makes all the difference in
art, it attaches the person to that art piece, and that is what makes it that
much more special. Formalism lacks the
act of emotion therefore people aren’t really having a deep connection with the
art piece.
3.
Formalism has more simplicity than
romanticism does. Formalism lacks
emotion, therefore just attaching the person to the art piece with looks and as
just an element. Where romanticism
attaches the person through their emotion and soul, therefore formalism is
simpler, it lacks one of the factors that romanticism has.
4.
Romanticism has more conservatism than
formalism does. In today age people when
looking to buy art they want to be emotionally attached to that art piece, so
it is worth for them to purchase it.
Once again formalism lacks the ability to attach a person to the art
piece through emotion therefore it plays no conservatism role in our society.
1.
Romanticism and Formalism are the most
plausible explanation of art.
2.
Romanticism has much more explanatory
breadth, explanatory depth and conservatism, whereas formalism has a little
more simplicity.
3.
Therefore Romanticism is the best
explanation of art.
I agree with you that formalism is a lot simpler than romanticism. However I have to say there is a lot more to it being simpler. Formalism entails that the piece of artwork contains everything needed to completely interpret it. It doesn't just mean it lacks emotion.
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ReplyDeleteYou provided good explanation for explanatory breadth but you should have explained that formalism only supports works of arts that provide beauty and pleasure. That detail could have been good to use in the rest of the blog post as well. When discussing formalism you have to explain that it is simple because it is limited in the emotions and feelings that can be provided in formalism works.Also you explanation for why romanticism is more conservative can be more detailed. You should have explained more why people don't like formalism or don't think like that
I feel like your blog post was a little rushed. You didn't take the time to thoroughly explain your blog post, it seems rushed.
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