HISTORY OF IDEAS - Romanticism

[@ninjarider2941]

On Mondays I'm a calm and resigned stoic. On Tuesdays I'm a busy capitalist. On Wednesdays I'm a coldly practical Darwinist. On Thursdays I'm a wound up nationalist. On Fridays I'm an energized anarchist. On weekends I'm a passionate, euphoric romantic. I am never bored with life.

[@dloyfwaymeather977]

lol

[@MarcelinoDeseo]

Taking the best sides or every view!

[@fauzanahladzikri]

Pretty good point

[@Stevie-joes6851]

Ninja Rider Monday party Tuesday party Wednesday Party Thursday Party Friday Party it's a "Sak Noel" song .

[@kaitlyn6868]

same but friday I'm in love

[@lucy__v]

I like watching these kind of videos now that I’ve left school. It’s things I’m actually interested in. Learning for the sake of learning is so much nicer than learning for a bloody exam grade

[@bluemoonsupernova-f9f]

For a long time, I thought of romance as feelings of love. But now that I’ve watched this, romance associates with expression, sentiment and elements of nature. Music in this era has heartwarming melodies. Poems and writings express their expressive sentiments, and art makes use of the artists use of nature and emotion to make romance yet one of the best art and literature movements.

[@Hecateofcrossroads]

Yep the poems have so much symbolism

[@georgiaquest7959]

Nooo romance and the Romantics with a capital R - are completely different things 😭

[@CJusticeHappen21]

Romanticism is swimming in an ocean of feels; where the intensities of sadness and madness are so real, they feel as real as the breaking waves and pulling tides. By all means, swim in the ocean; but don't attempt to live in it.

[@daveyrobinson3779]

How blind must you be to think that the only emotions a person who own theirs feels only misery? When you don't own your emotions, you become a slave to them, if you're drowning in emotion every time you feel, that's a problem you are facing. And it sounds to me like you've been hiding from your emotions, pushing them down, denying them and judging them, that only makes them stronger. They are trying to tell you something, instead of denying them, give your focus to them.

[@DenzilBoydJr]

One does not simply own emotions...

[@abcdabcdef1397]

Suchego przestwór oceanu xDDD

[@yj.l7934]

@@daveyrobinson3779 👏

[@gaminwatch8203]

@@daveyrobinson3779 There is a difference between owning your emotions and letting them completely control you. Look at that book with the lover who liked the girl: yeah its good to love, but he let his love and sadness take not only the better of him, but his life as well.

[@jessewaughcom]

"A sensitive, doomed person - often an artist - rejected by a cruel, vulgar world"... ;(

[@hooranoo5349]

@@AITube4 it's not about feeling sorry for artist ....you are not an artist that's why you are saying this... Because of the insensitive people like you sensitive people feel sorry for there self... 😕

[@lozcast7924]

aka victim card

[@oz7081]

felt that 😉

[@DaviSilva-oc7iv]

The worst of all is that indeed hypersensitive people have a more artistic genius.

[@sreebuszeebus1343]

Hitler’s story?

[@bebeezra]

*_"Classicism is health, romanticism is disease."_* - Goethe Fascinating irony considering his romance novel ignited western cultures love affair with romanticism.

[@joshuamark9316]

Yeah. When Schubert created the Romantic accompaniment piece for Goethe's Erlkönig, Goethe actually really didnt like it. It's crazy how many romanticist composers were inspired by a man so opposed to the movement.

[@BigBoss-ti2xm]

Classicism is more related to baroque and religionism, that's why classicism is easy to manipulated as a propaganda, so do the romanticism is born

[@gauravsharma9655]

Being laid down with a disease is sometimes more preferable than being in a state of health.

[@ChaimaFerkous-s3f]

Written by whoo !!!

[@AikiNickAMV2]

Excellent video, in every aspect, but I do have disagree with one thing: 06:44 - "Romantics don't believe in God." Rousseau in fact, may, in some way, be viewed to have invented a wholly new way of believing in God - a completely emotional one. He writes in one of his letters that sometimes in dark night he doubts there is a God, but as soon he sees the beautiful sunrise his faith returns to him. This is a complete, 180 turn from the view that the existence of God must be based on arguments, something which is apparent in Aquinas and Descartes. I myself do not accept this view (and neither romanticism), but it is to be mentioned that a true romantic is likely to believe (or disbelieve) in God simply from strength of his emotions.

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[@johnmiller2132]

+Nika Zardiashvili Yeah, I'm a Christian and I was watching this like, 'yeah that's totally me', then it said 'Romantics don't believe in God.' So what, I can't be in the club now?

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

I was surprised by that bit about God as well. Perhaps this is referring to the difference between a more traditional conception of God and an almost pantheist view of God as being present in everything. Or at least everything natural. It's hard to imagine a true Romantic believing in the Old Testament God or Calvin's God, but I do see them sharing the views of some of the more touch-feely cults of the 19th century.

[@bbyjcky1]

Well they were more influenced by the Enlightenment period, this era was fueled by that. . .

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

I just remembered that the Goethe of the final section of "Faust" did seem to be a believer. One can't generalize too much.

[@kimfbell]

This is a perfect introduction to the idea of Romanticism for my 12 grade English students. Short, to the point, and visually entertaining. Plus it makes connections to today's artists. Something I was telling them before I found your video. I am adding it to my bag of trick.

[@CriticalThought09]

I think you guys missed a trick with this one, romantic music is one of the defining aspects of the movement. The composers of the time wrote huge amounts about what their art meant to them, and I find it strange to talk about Romanticism without Beethoven, or german Lieder through Schubert. Even Wagner was after the sublime through his opera, though I know he's associated with the nationalistic aspects of Romanticism. Also I'll mention for anyone interested in the topic: ETA Hoffman, Sturm und Drang, Schiller, Heine, Schumann, Lizst, Innigkeit, and Organicism (Beethoven Symphony no.5 being a good example). From your friendly neighbourhood music student.

[@GM-yb5yg]

Old comment but have to. German composers are ovverated, yes it's true. Swiss, german and Austrian composers were glorified mediocrity

[@mateuszk.moscicki553]

How could you skip the music and composers such as Frederic Chopin?

[@sleepyeyeguy]

***** Nine Inch Nails!

[@diezpiedrasnegras1703]

***** But you left out Wagner, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler...

[@diezpiedrasnegras1703]

They could have mentioned one or two!

[@FingersKungfu]

Mateusz Mościcki Well, this is a video about history of "idea." Music is more about emotion, ambient of an era.

[@dorphmusiker3715]

@@FingersKungfu Well, it _became_ about emotion in romanticism. Earlier it was more language-like...

[@prinxegupta]

When I watch their videos. I feel like I am in a completely different world. The mix of their direction and narration is something I have never ever seen. It feels so profound.

[@TheCoffeeNut711]

8:32 I wanted to be a doctor but there was no way I could watch videos like this or read a book for enjoyment under the stress if intense academia. My job now allows me to a make a living (enough to support myself) and in return I can be a flaneur. I love it.

[@TheCoffeeNut711]

***** contract killer.

[@lailajamilasmith]

Pray tell us what job you have! I'm sure I speak not only for myself when I say such information will be useful for deciding what I want to do.

[@MrOvipare]

This channel is wonderful! I miss classes on philosophy, litterature, etc... I chose the scientific route (physics engineering) but I always had love for culture in general. Thank you for filling that gap in my soul! Culture is perspective and perspective leads to a better self in a world you will change.

[@YuyiLeal]

This channel is so inspiring! I feel like it it can seriously help bring about a new era for humanity!

[@YuyiLeal]

Me too! I know it is totally possible, because your ideas resonate deeply within most of us, as we collectively long for a better and more beautiful world, where people are kinder and wiser...I was wondering, would you like to come to the University of Toronto to promote your ideas? I personally know a prominent professor who would be able to arrange for The School of Life to come and speak to the students or even the public...living in this big city, I know we are in desperate need of your wonderful ideas!

[@7WorldUp]

+Yuyi Leal yeah sure cause of 200000 people watching it

[@mattfilmnoir]

+Popovic Tütelütü its nearly 1,000,000 sub'd now jag-off

[@MrHarsh3600]

No.

[@BadAssMacmillan]

@@MaxArturo True.

[@deepasrivastava863]

This video makes romantic ideas look like a senseless fool's paradise while actually it was one of the most glorious periods for Literature , Arts and Aesthetics; romantic ideals are what makes humans out of flesh machines and compell us to reconsider perhaps the most vital need - a fulfilled existence.

[@Gguy061]

I've become disillusioned with rationality lately. As the comments section of any youtube video prove, people of two opposing viewpoints can argue through highly rationalized claims, just to end up going no where. One might as well let the whims of emotion and personal taste govern everything, because people already use rationality and logic to justify those kinds of viewpoints. If I don't like something, I'll simply find ways to argue against it.

[@snowfrosty1]

Oneself has become disillusioned as well, just focusing on living a simple life and not think too much but "be". An overstimulated mind isn't beneficial.........

[@snowfrosty1]

" One might as well let the whims of emotion and personal taste govern everything, because people already use rationality and logic to justify those kinds of viewpoints. " fits all leftists, SJWs, feminists, "progressives", "liberals" and their ilk to the T. Interesting times we are living in and interesting times ahead that's for sure..................

[@PinkLederhosen]

+Greg Moberg It is so nice to see someone say this. Rationality is worshiped when it shouldn't be. Einstein said logic will take you from a to b. But imagination will take you anywhere.

[@abdulrahmanwagih]

Rationality can go anywhere from being very subjective, to logical ordinary objective opinions. And people here on KZbin have been using "logic", I mean THEIR logic of course, to justify their emotionally approached viewpoints. In which case, that kind of "rationality" is not at all logic, logic mustn't be broken down to one's way of experiencing life (emotionally), but rather objective logic and reason that everyone agrees upon.

[@ifeanyiokonkwo7130]

@@snowfrosty1 what are you even talking about ? Right wingers go into emotional chaos at the mention of the phrase "gay rights" and yet you say all leftists are emotional babies who cannot handle debate ? LOL

[@DivineAMV]

Who had to watch this for class? and now has an assignment but knows absolutely nothing?

[@lara_8181]

Watching it right now for class

[@joaquincrespo4201]

lol 2 years later and I'm watching it for class

[@DivineAMV]

@@joaquincrespo4201 glad I’m graduated haha good luck

[@dude2410]

@@DivineAMV Lol I'm gonna get tested in school for this shit

[@merveceylan5008]

@@DivineAMV lol i am watching this for my class about novalis hymnes to the night and i still have no idea

[@VicodinElmo]

The 3D effect Thomas Cole "slideshow" is fantastic. Well done to your graphics person!

[@lukemilner4654]

Your videos are so informative and straight to the point. I recall my high school teachers wondering off on tangents and not really explaining the premise of such eras in time, how they spread, their significance etc, but you do this wonderfully!

[@sqprxs]

So what it was like 17 century emo movement? My bad, 18 century.

[@tikalthewhimsicott2736]

sqprxs tru tbh

[@childericking]

18th

[@NassimSYD]

@@childericking Gothic?

[@childericking]

@@NassimSYD They were the original "Goths", not counting the germanic tribe.

[@lancelotray]

so imagine a society of SJW ideaology in the future, 300 years from now..

[@Javernoss]

Despite of the bad things, I really like romanticism era the most, just because how the people take their feelings so seriously and express it in the best way. How they admire love and nature, and even the naivety seems sweeter than the coldness of modernism. I just think people need to step back for a moment and look up to this period time just to learn and take a lil bit example on how to be in touch with our heart.

[@crabstickz]

Love this, but I'm not sure about an age of maturity. That doesn't sound romantic enough! Professional flaneurs sounds better.

[@alixleviosa]

Hi Chris ! If you like '' professional flaneurs '' I suggest you read Rimbaud, especially one of his poem called Sensation...

[@wolfgaenger]

Absolutamente!!! :-)

[@milascave2]

Alix Véjux Rimbaud, more or less the founder of the "Decadent" movement. The decadents were in some ways the opposite of the romantics, because they claimed that the artificial is more beautiful than the natural. Yet they were the same in championing the irrational over the rational. Some people have used the term "the dark romantics" to speak of the part of the movement that was obsessed with monsters from the unconscious, demons, vampires, etc.(Romantic poet Shelly was the husband of Mary Shelly who wrote "Frankentein." I can see now that much of this romanticism and dark romanticism influenced Foucault, to.

[@jpdu27faitddrift26]

I'm french guys lmao I'm just going to die without ending that project

[@kittlesbb]

i was not expecting to see you here while trying to do a last minute art history assignment

[@mezza_ph]

The voice sounds so attractive. It's like staring at a beautiful landscape and you can't keep your eyes off of it. Love the videos!

[@Angel-em7ig]

who else is here because they've been assigned a project?

[@keyuntaeehill4488]

me lol i have british Romanticism

[@afsiee7405]

Me and I'm still confused.

[@socraticproblem86]

I was assigned that project in 2005. I'm still trying to figure it out.

[@sawyerseth9832]

whattt??? noooo, what are you accusing me of?

[@lailajamilasmith]

LOL!

[@albertmiller3082]

Excellent overview...with one glaring omission: Robert Burns, Scotland’s bard- his “To a Mouse” is quintessential to the Romantic sensibility. This is a fundamental contribution (among many!) from Burns.

[@sebastianaguiarbrunemeier9192]

In terms of animation, this is your best video yet.

[@pixydodo]

I do not have words as of now, for how motivated i am feeling after watching this video... thanks @The School Of Life Will for sure reach back to you guys one day...

[@diegovazqueznanini]

I think this is the best video of The School of life since they started producing videos. Thanks for that! Cheers

[@mashu3151]

I'm absolutely fascinated by this movement ! In Shelley's Frankenstein I was deeply touched by the sensitivity the emerged from the text and how beautifully the emotions were written, I had no idea there was a whole movement linked to it, I can't wait to discover more ! On a side note : idk if you're French speaking but your French pronunciation is excellent, it's quite refreshing as the language tends to be butchered by English speakers (no offense I just feel like generally speaking not a lot of people even bother to try to pronounce things correctly in French)

[@jonaslundholm]

This is perfect! I'm teaching romanticism now and this video hits all the topics and tropes I refer to! Thanks Alain! You are swell!

[@bbbassoon]

Alain de Botton I love love love your work!

[@TINMITY]

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[@superiorseven4814]

I'm a full time, professional, flaneur!

[@johnmiller2132]

+SuperiorSeven Professional? Who pays you?

[@lucasbautista4705]

+John Miller his daddy, maybe.

[@hyrocoaster]

I am currently reading Richard Sennett's recent "Building and Dwelling" for uni. When he starts praising walking as a noble act, I had to go back to this video. I love it so much that I get goosebumps. Thank you so much, School of life!

[@addictedtragedy2788]

Romanticism want us to be move backward to our childhood mindset but then it remind me of Kierkegaard "life can understand backward but it must be live forward"

[@utubesgreat4me]

This video has superb production values from the get-go. A labour of love with all the graphic embellishments that didn’t have to be as great as they are to tell the story. Bravo!

[@Natnat994]

This video was, hands down, the BEST romantic period video!! Thank you! I'm using this for my lesson tomorrow!

[@wasupp_pal]

Man!!! These videos are really good. My lecture made us watch this video, when explaining about romanticism. I must say, I never expected this kind of quality content on KZbin. Good job!! I'm really amused by the the work.

[@naren2talk]

the way the narrator narrated this video is also Romanticism . am your fan already...🌱

[@ifeanyiokonkwo7130]

This video brought me so much Joy. What an amazing video on just how important for all of us to have some romantic beliefs if we want to live in a beautiful world

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

1813 was a significant year for the romantic movement, as the more classical based British Poet Laureate Henry Pye ( 1745 - 1813 ) died and the then most popular English Lakeland poet Robert Southey ( 1774 - 1843 ), a true romantic poet became British Poet Laureate, so British romanticism it can be said was officially public then. Also the great opera composers, Wagner in Germany ( 1813 - 1883 ) and Verdi in Italy ( 1813 - 1901 ) were born in 1813, so that year became hugely significant in romantic musical history!

[@Rawc90]

I've learnt more watching your videos over the last few weeks than I learnt my entire time in school.

[@kamiabrostami3219]

This was the shift Wordsworth registered when in the Preface he located the source of a poem not in outer nature but in the psychology of the individual poet, and specified that the essential materials of a poem were not the external people and events it represented but the inner feelings of the author, or external objects only after these have been transformed by the author's feelings. Norton Anthology Volume D Romantic period page 9!!!!!!!!

[@MrMartibobs]

I love the School of Life videos. Beautifully narrated and illustrated. Brilliant

[@TheUltimateGC]

I can’t believe I’m just now finding this video but thank you for this. So well done.

[@ethandarrell9264]

This is a wonderful piece of culture and lecture. Not only is it well informed and packaged in a way that is convenient and comprehensive, it also adds quite a bit of extra pieces that go above and beyond to demonstrate the ideals and impact that are harbored within Romanticism. Especially, the voicing and pronunciation of the writers and their respective cities proves to be a phenomenal addition to the piece, elevating it--at least in my mind--to a much greater degree of excellence than it otherwise would have settled. Very well done

[@ExoBitGaming]

A painting in this video, Cavalry by Jan Brueghel, I saw a few weeks ago, quite vivid & emotive.

[@demianhaki7598]

02:16 "Da fuck did I just read...?!" :-D

[@DuskAndHerEmbrace13]

***** I've seen a few memes using those portraits

[@Charloteblahblah]

An age of Maturity! Gosh, lets hope. I love this video, you used some of my most favourite paintings ever, it was beautiful.

[@adagroen]

I'm currently writing a report on Romanticism and this is going to help a great deal. Thank you!

[@goodytwoshoes2390]

Romanticism is so lovely! For some time, I've wanted to reintegrate my inner-child, I've really lost touch with it. I also believe civilization today may be responsible for some of my inner turmoil. Maybe it's not the villain William Wordsworth seemingly makes it out to be though. Just as the worst parts of civilization can perhaps be softened by the best parts of Romanticism, perhaps the best parts of civilization can soften the worst parts of Romanticism. Maybe an acceptable aim is the perfect marriage between man and nature.

[@encyclopediapierciana6815]

This guy is brilliant! I love everything that he does. And that pronunciation too! The school of Life is a wonderful invention. Brilliant!

[@vangard0]

One of the greatest videos you guys have made (don't know how accurate it is, but I sure learned something).

[@f.furthest]

The animations is godly OMG!

[@doctornov7]

I just realized that this is what I am!

[@Antistar211]

Yonas Campbell Live it!

[@doctornov7]

Antistar211 Yeah man, now I know that I am not alone in my preference of nature than cities, I can really feel at peace and I can now fully embrace myself for who I am and what I want out of life! Are you a romantic?

[@Antistar211]

Yonas Campbell Don't think I would call myself one. I do prefer the natural environment instead of cities.

[@doctornov7]

Antistar211 Oh cool, well whatever you have chosen to do in your life, make sure you are doing it for the right reasons, and I wish you all the best!

[@Antistar211]

Yonas Campbell Same to you:)

[@purplestar188]

What a video so beautifully done! this channel is pure gold

[@jordanhunt4788]

These visuals are killer.

[@pianoman1857]

This really deserves a part two. So many things to tell about Romanticism, especially its link with if the rise of Nationalism in Europe, the best examples are Verdi or Wagner.

[@MsKaddelz]

One of my favorite periods ! I loved recognizing all those paintings and the way you played with them , good job on the editing :)

[@m.bicenko2862]

Thank you for this very interesting video. My students and me absolutely loved it. Wish you all the best.

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

sadly throughout history greed always wins, and those with the best ideas and intentions just become class topics

[@milesmorrow4860]

+Tyler Durden a modern day romantic

[@pinkmazohyst]

Romanticism should have a modern revival. I'm all for it :)

[@PoetClown]

@@pinkmazohyst I feel like it should be coming. The tech boom was basically the modern enlightenment movement.

[@Emeand33]

@@PoetClown a lot of people (especially younger people including myself) are becoming attracted to nature and the small things in life. More people have become dreamers and enjoy writing poetry and making art. Some are even moving from the city to the countryside, I feel like people are starting to realize that the modern way of living is not healthy in the long run. It’s a wonderful thing to see actually.

[@SupasaskaTV]

What an artistic way to outline the most important aspects of Romanticism! Just one remark, Goethe's Werther is not romantic but (at least in German literature) it's considered to adhere to the "Sturm und Drang", a movement which also opposed many aspects of enlightenment but was more political, radical and energetic than Romanticism.

[@mrssauron5625]

The animation in this video was gorgeous! :)

[@aljaz182]

"An age of maturity" - loved it!

[@gaya3manu]

So beautifully made! Keep up the good work.

[@jenberrybrown]

Very helpful. I used this in my Music Appreciation class to help students understand the attitudes of the era.

[@spaceglitter3033]

This was a great video and really helped me better understand the some of the subject matter of a book I'm currently reading on Romantic English poetry!

[@inesj4456]

This channel is seriously gold.

[@TypicallyHuman]

Thomas Chatterton is my ancestor (Great great so on so on Uncle), he never really gets mentioned.

[@garfiissam8135]

Dear Mister De Botton , I am a musician and I am a great fan of your channel. I would like to ask you if maybe one day you would make videos also about classical composers. What you do is truly wonderful! I.G

[@thebookofjoy]

very very beautifully made animation guys!

[@London_miss234]

Learned so much. I'm reading about Samuel Palmer, the British Romantic Artist who extolled The Ancients. Thanks.

[@joustinvargas1892]

I consider myself a romantic. Way before knowing the movement existed, I was captured by all the ideas that in this video are explained, but one, I do believe in a God or deity, and I think it’s the source of all the romanticism ideas.

[@johnnyxmusic]

I love the visuals and animations.

[@COLakers-11]

Where you said romantics don't believe in God, I have to disagree the love of purity in nature is in part what lead me to God. Also that map part was really cool and added greatly to the overall video production.

[@annachann636]

I love love love this! Great work. If only history class could be anything like this!

[@jacobdaniel4166]

"...although romantics do not believe in God..." [citation needed]

[@ArturoSubutex]

@Martin Solomon Well that's a nice heap of francophobe crap... Truth is most romantics had a mixed stance. They could deny God's existence in a sentence and marvel at His Creation and cry their love for Him in the next paragraph. Then come to the conclusion that it's sad that He does not exist. But footnote, they still believe that He exists. And so on.

[@ArturoSubutex]

@NothingButTheTruthInChrist Yeah, I was more thinking of early 19th century but either way, yes, they were Christians for most of them, but if you go through their reasonings most of them are _questioning_ - indeed, not _denying_ - God's existence. PS: Note that I was answering to a comment that has since been deleted... and I can't fully remember exactly what it said.

[@geasciantuition7290]

Wonderfully helpful video - a number of our tutors use this for their lessons. Concise and well presented. Excellent work!

[@dreamylittlethings]

Wonderful. Inspiring and beautifully illustrated.

[@PlainsPup]

Wow, what a brilliant dialog between modernity and Romanticism!

[@Harrison577]

School Of Life, please do one of History Of Ideas - Modernism!

[@lastdeezylastdon]

The Flaneurs stroll through Renoir, Pissaro, and Caillboitte, was indeed brilliant.

[@wolfgaenger]

Excellent work guys!

[@aminegy678]

The voice of the narrator and the speed are perfect!

[@jlovebirch]

Very well done, albeit sketchy. Would have included more on the art of Caspar David Friedrich (besides one brief glimpse), Turner, the French Symbolists, the Pre-Rafaelites, Gothic literature (Poe, et al.) and the revival of metaphysical studies (paganism, occultism, etc.).

[@trishaenriquez4950]

U helped me A LOT in doing my presentation in class tomorrow. Ur videos are amazing Keep it up and God bless!

[@teresaa2719]

I'm going to write an essay on Romantic Drama and this has helped me a lot to get a good overview of the time period and its impact. Thank you for this. I'm now going to watch the video about Jane Austen, on of my favourite writers of all time x

[@essencegibson6734]

if youre from my english class. time stamps for the questions are 0:23 0:59 1:51 4:30 6:17 7:46 8:31 9:35

[@molotovmafia2406]

So romanticism is the middle-age crisis of human history? Joke aside, romanticism and renaissance are my favourite eras. Also, NO VICTOR HUGO? He's a romantic as far as I know, but still I'm not sure. His characters are outsiders, rebels and have the feels, but he likes being practical too and is involved with politics.

[@mihael2800]

Victor Hugo is a realist.

[@jimbouzoukas]

One of your best videos Alain. Superb summary of crucial points in the romantic movement presented in a video that can be artistically appreciated even independently of the content. Bravo! :)

[@blackghost101]

This came at a great time while I started reading Notes from the Underground and just got to the part where he talks about romanticism coming into russia. You guys should consider actually doing videos about great books like that and giving an analysis. Nice video

[@Josephkerr101]

This is I feel a crucial thing to reflect on right now. We are as a civilization emerging from our modern puberty.

[@scottalbers2518]

You missed the musical significance of Beethovan, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. Beethovan's Moonlight Sonata was every bit as important as the dates you quote, not to mention his symphonies.

[@sina8883]

I really felt the high of romanticism as a senior in high school. I was taking a course called “humanities”, and was intoxicated by Wordsworth, Goethe, , in awe of the romantic painters, inspired by Rousseau and Nietzsche, glimpsing the transcendent with the music of Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and Wagner… I had my first crush, and that just brought all these artists and thinkers to life in a very powerful and personal way. I think there is great value to that sort of perspective in life. It is like the salt and seasoning of life. I have always tried to maintain a little bit of that sentiment and worldview ever since, and would recommend it strongly. But of course, like any salt or seasoning, you just have to be careful not to overdo it.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

I honestly think that the romanticism values are extremely important even to this day, I must agree with Gaugin that civilization has made us sick, this society is boring and loud, hooked up to these little devices instead of appreciating the beauty of the natural world, people these days just post selfies of themselves online when what they should really be doing is going on a hike somewhere, enjoying life while they are still living it! (and yes, I know people are gonna respond to this with "but you are writing this on a computer, you aren't outside" and whatnot, and yes I know)

[@tws_utube]

This wonderful video is incomplete without a romantic composer. The title is romantic "ideas;" it's hard to say the ideas of wordless music. But it must happen. For instance, Chopin communicates - with his no-words music - the romantic idea that, "it's ok to feel sad sometimes, as long as you bounce back." That's why his waltzes all have rondo form that bounce back and forth from major to minor with each section. 🙏 Also, we need a billion more videos like this.

[@vdl9673]

"most of them didn't believe in God" lmao no

[@variyamkaur4352]

Loved the whole video. It is really knowledgeable and I really enjoyed watching it, it definitely talks about one of the best authors of the romantic period but Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Charlotte Brontë and many other female authors are also the heroes in the world of romantic English literature and some of their names should also be a part of this lovely presentation.. just my thoughts.

[@JanAndhisfiets]

Great job on the visuals!

[@chansherly212]

wow i learn more about history and the grand ideas of life on this channel than i ever did in school!

[@marcybrooks3425]

Personally, I love the "Age of Maturity." As I've been watching documentaries this morning on the different ages, it seems each one was a reaction to the imperfection of the one before. Why not take the best of all?

[@phoebelianna7226]

The editing and visuals in this video is glorious!