Romantic Themes Research Articles

Cultivating a culture of peace: education for eco-centric subjectivity

ABSTRACT The problem of climate change that emerged as a result of the rapid acceleration of science and technology necessitates humanity to take responsibility for a utilitarian approach to existence. Central to this responsibility is the recognition and re-evaluation of the fundamental guidelines that have ultimately disrupted the balance of human-nature coexistence. The article explores the issue of subjectivity and its evolution through pre-modern, modern and postmodern paradigms. Each paradigm reflects a distinct form of subjectivity, shaping its socio-cultural and ethical framework. The modern paradigm, for instance, is dominated by the rational subject, who opposes themself to nature, perceiving it as an object to be exploited. However, the modern paradigm simultaneously gives rise to its antithesis: romantic subjectivity, which emphasizes organic dynamism and interconnectedness. This romantic perspective serves as fruitful ground for fostering a non-utilitarian attitude toward the world and cultivating an eco-centric subjectivity. Such a subjectivity recognizes non-human entities as equal, valuable, and deserving of respect. The article argues that the development of this eco-centric mindset should be developed through the appropriate mechanisms of ethical and legal regulations, supported by peace education programs that will eventually foster the cultivation of cultures of peace.

Romantic motifs in Chinese art: origins and peculiarities

INTRODUCTION. In traditional Chinese culture, romantic motifs have always been one of the central themes in art. Therefore, the consideration of cultural and historical features of the romantic attitude development in Chinese art seems relevant for a deeper understanding of the “romanticism” phenomenon in world culture at the level of style traits and artistic techniques, regardless of nationality. The aim of the study is to show that Romantic themes in Chinese art have deep cultural and historical roots. The novelty of the study lies in the attempt to show that the unique features of Chinese Romanticism have influenced both Chinese and contemporary world art.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study is based on historical documents and works of traditional Chinese art and culture, the methods of historical and cultural analysis are used.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. It is revealed that romantic motifs in Chinese art are reflected not only in the praise of natural beauty but also in the desire for inner peace and spiritual freedom.CONCLUSION. A deeper understanding of the Romantic motif in Chinese art is significant for a better comprehension of the content and structure of the core values of Chinese culture.

Revolutionary Romanticism: Carl Schmitt on Bettina von Arnim

This paper looks at Carl Schmitt’s critical analysis of Bettina von Arnim’s works in his book Political Romanticism (1919). Most of the political Romantics who Schmitt discusses are conservative, such as Adam Müller or the mature Friedrich Schlegel. Yet Schmitt contends that political Romanticism does not possess an ideological core or a stable normative orientation: the Romantic subject only uses politics as material in its project of asserting and enjoying its own creativity. To demonstrate the opportunistic character of political Romanticism, however, Schmitt must study both reactionary and revolutionary Romantics. This paper argues that Bettina von Arnim emerges as his most prominent example of revolutionary Romantic, a fact that has been overlooked in previous treatments of his book. Schmitt also shows that all Romantics—Müller as well as von Arnim—are ultimately shaped by covert liberal presuppositions. Regardless of whether they stand with conservatives or radicals, they privilege the preferences and whims of the individual subject over the binding character of objective institutions. Schmitt’s inclusion of Bettina von Arnim in his study thus allows him to highlight the apparent diversity of political Romanticism and to sharpen the image of Romanticism’s fundamentally liberal character.

Semiotic Analysis Of The Index In Revealing RomanticismOn Poetry By Joko Pinurbo

This research aims to examine the concept of romanticism as understood by Russell Noyes in the poetry of Joko Pinurbo, utilizing Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory with a focus on the index as a key object. The study is conducted using a qualitative descriptive method, analyzing ten data points extracted from five of Joko Pinurbo's poems: "Kosmetik," "Salam Sembuh," "Kisah Natal," "Ramadan di Rantau," and "Ngabuburit." The research methods employed include close reading and note-taking to identify and interpret the presence of index signs within these poems. Through the analysis of these index signs, the study identifies three distinct schools of romanticism as they manifest in the works of Joko Pinurbo. The focus of the research is on interpreting the indexes to uncover the underlying romantic elements within the poetry. This involves a detailed examination of how the indexical signs contribute to the overall theme and emotional resonance of the poems, aligning with the broader genre of romanticism. The findings provide insights into the unique way Joko Pinurbo's poetry embodies romantic themes, as seen through the lens of semiotic analysis, thereby

‘After All the Years of Separation’: Musically Representing Author L.M. Montgomery’s Suspended Romances

Canadian author L.M. Montgomery did not set out to write stories about romance. As she indicated in her journals, she wrote character-driven stories of young girls navigating their way through girlhood. However, she understood that the public, and her publishers, expected these girls to experience romance that culminated in marriage, following the societal traditions of the time. Montgomery managed this dichotomy by having many characters experience a suspended romance, delaying the romantic aspect of the relationship for as long as possible. Arts-based practice is a mode of analysis and offers the opportunity to find a new way of understanding and communicating Montgomery’s type of suspended romance. Music is, in many ways, considered romantic, so it is an appropriate medium to communicate Montgomery’s romantic narrative structures. This paper investigates Montgomery’s use of suspended romance in her novels and how this delay provided her characters with time to develop other areas of their lives. An arts-based methodology was used to identify and analyse recurring themes in Montgomery’s work, as the question is not can Montgomery’s theme of romance be musically represented but how. The result of this creative experimentation is a new musical composition that articulates these suspended romances using six different musical devices. This creative work exemplifies the intertextual link that exists between Montgomery’s work and new musical compositions.

Interpreting Romantic Themes in Counting Crows' Accidentally in Love

Interpreting Romantic Themes in Counting Crows' Accidentally in Love

THE SOCIAL SPIRIT IMPOSED ON THE BELOVED GAZELLE

This article tells about one of the brightest representatives of the Kokand literary environment of mohlaroyim – Nodira tatabbu'oglu in the Gazali "Laziz" Radifli, which belongs to the pen of the famous Azerbaijani poet Muhammad Fuzuli. In the study, Fuzuli glorified only Jabra jafosi from Yor in his gazelle, a selfless lover who was optimistic in response to his suffering, while in tatabbu, which Nodira linked, the basis was analyzed in comparative terms, that he managed to competently continue the romantic theme in the gazelle and instill in him a sense of humor. the social burden.

Shaping Femininity: Decoding Henrik Ibsen’s Nora in Sudha Murty’s Shrimati

Man-Woman relationships revolving around the themes of romance and friendship, possessiveness and jealousy, understandings and misunderstandings have fascinated writers across the globe from time immemorial. The notions of patriarchy have profoundly influenced the writers in the portrayal of their characters. Nevertheless, there are writers who preferred to choose the paths untrodden. Henrik Johan Ibsen, the Norwegian playwright of the late nineteenth century, could successfully create a powerful character in Nora Helmer, the female protagonist in his play, “A Doll’s House”. Nora is a woman who is denied of any self-fulfilment in a male-dominated marriage. The play created great sensation due to its unconventional ending. Transcending across the borders and boundaries of age and of nation, the storyline remains unchanging even in the present century. Sudha Murty, the new millennium writer in India presents an equally strong character, Shrimati Deshpande in her novel “Gently Falls the Bakula”. Shrimati becomes disillusioned and dissatisfied with her supercilious husband and hence emerges out to arrive at an appropriate decision. Both Nora and Shrimati shatter the patriarchal hegemony and raise a voice of protest against male dominance.

The Cross-dressing Narrative of the Web Novel Girl, Hong Gildong (2019) and Problems Regarding Its Romantic Subject : Focusing on Comparison with Classical Novels to Establish K-narrative

The Cross-dressing Narrative of the Web Novel Girl, Hong Gildong (2019) and Problems Regarding Its Romantic Subject : Focusing on Comparison with Classical Novels to Establish K-narrative

MAPPING INDONESIAN WEB SERIES THEMES: INSIGHTS INTO OVER THE TOP CONTENT DIVERSITY

The ease of internet access in Indonesia is increasing. This encourages content production on the internet to grow as well, including producing original web series broadcast on over-the-top (OTT) services in Indonesia. Encouraging the creation of content diversity in web series requires mapping content produced within a certain period. This research will map the content of the Indonesian web series broadcast on five OTTs in 2020–2022. This research attempts to map the Indonesian web series themes published from 2020 to July 2022. The method used is a qualitative content analysis by reading various theme elements in the web series. These elements can describe the ideas and impressions created by filmmakers. Thematic elements include (1) plot, (2) emotional or mood effects, (3) character, and (4) style or structure. A popular theme is the theme of romance with a variety of school love. The mood is built through conflicts that are close to everyday life. Style the camera arrangement using cinematic and dynamic shots. The sound arrangement makes a lot of use of dialogue to convey messages. Artistic has a trend to take advantage of the beauty of nature and space. To strengthen the three dimensions of the character, make-up, and wardrobe are used according to the character's character. The results of this study are as follows: A popular theme is romance with a variety of school love. The mood is built through conflicts that are close to everyday life.

VISUAL COMPOSITION IN BUILDING DRAMATIZATION OF SONG LYRICS IN THE MUSIC VIDEO “MELAWAN RESTU”

Cinematography is about combining and capturing images to form a series of images that tell a story. In practice, cinematography has several compositions, such as the rule of thirds, visual composition, and camera angles. "Melawan Restu" is a music video that applies visual composition to highlight the theme of romance. Unlike other music videos, many visual compositions emphasize the meaning of each song’s lyrics. This study aims to show the visual composition that builds dramatization of the song lyrics in the music video "Melawan Restu". The method used is qualitative by using a purposive sampling technique. This study uses Gustavo Mercado's theory which discusses visual composition in cinematography. The results of this study indicate that visual composition not only provides aesthetics but also the meaning of each shot so that it can be understood by the audience. In the music video for "Melawan Restu", there is an application of the visual composition showing serenity which connotes the lyrics of the song. While several other visual compositions show sadness, powerless, and turmoil in the bad situations experienced by the female characters in the story.

The Trend and Reasons for the Shift of Korean Dramas from Romantic Themes to Realistic Themes

In recent times, there has been a shift in the manifestations of Korean popular films and television works. With the advent of globalization, the impact and influence of streaming media and transcultural communications have surpassed traditional methods. Additionally, the dynamics between male and female characters in Korean dramas have undergone changes. Against this backdrop, this study explores how local TV dramas, promoted by Netflix, successfully transcend national boundaries while preserving their distinct cultural identity. To accomplish this objective, the study focuses on the Korean drama The Glory, which gained significant popularity on Netflix in the previous year. Through detailed analysis and examination, this paper sheds light on the strategies employed by these dramas to navigate the global market while maintaining their unique characteristics. At the same time, this paper also provides experience and a new direction for Chinas cultural export to the world. By relying on film and television works and combining Chinese cultural symbols with the local social and cultural background, Chinese drama can weaken the cultural discount brought by different cultural backgrounds.

Relasi Kuasa Dalam Puisi “Engkau Yang Menulis Puisi, Aku Yang Menandatangani” Karya Nizar Qabbani Dalam Perspektif Pierre Bourdieu (Penelitian Kritik Sastra Post-Struktularisme)

One of the famous poets (poetry creators) of his time was Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani (1923-1998) from Damascus. Most of his poetry deals with the themes of romance, politics, and feminism. Unfortunately, literary works are often "extinct" due to lack of support from readers. To preserve a literary work, something is needed to take care of it. Literary criticism is a tool to preserve literary works. And there are many theories of literary criticism that can be used as a tool to use in research. The aim of this research is to find out the poet way builds power relations according to Pierre Bourdieu between men and women in the poem. This research is a type of qualitative research, and researcher apply the documentation method in collecting data in this study. Researcher used descriptive and analytical approaches to analyze the data in this study. And the results of this research is that the power relations between men and women in the selected poem contradict what happened in real life. In general, men will always be in power, and men will always have the power to control or dominate. So that men become the main figures in the upper class or in Pierre Bourdieu's theory it is said to be the dominant class, while women are lower. However, it is inversely proportional to this poem by Nizar Qabbani. The researcher found in this poem that women are strong creatures, women can do anything by themselves. Even in this verse, women are demanded not to always be submissive and obedient just because the culture and society that have been passed down from generation to generation look down on them.

They Were the Best and the Worst of Times: Reflections Illuminate Emerging Adults’ Sexual Experiences

IntroductionHuman sexuality courses are offered at most universities. Students often bring a breadth of experiences and a need for emotional processing of these narratives into these courses as it relates to course content. The purpose of this study was to expand research exploring emerging adults’ sexuality narratives to be inclusive of positive stories.MethodsGuided by a semi-structured questionnaire, 113 students from two USA universities reflected in 2017 on their sexual history using an established educational activity asking students about their “best” and “worst” sexual experiences.ResultsQualitative analysis resulted in five themes describing their “Best” and four themes describing their “Worst” sexual experiences and one theme with dual meaning. “Best of” was highlighted by student themes of romance, beyond intercourse, emotional intimacy, listening, and safety. “Worst of” was highlighted by themes of physical health factors, alcohol and/or substance use/misuse factors, exploitation and victimization, and feelings of shame. The dual meaning theme of firsts emerged in both best of and worst of.ConclusionsFindings suggest that human sexuality courses must consider students’ lived experiences. Further, we propose a call-to-action for clinically trained mental health professionals, such as social workers, as sexuality educators.Policy ImplicationsUniversities should incorporate sexual health education policies that acknowledge students who bring a collection of sexuality stories to learning spaces. Centering a student’s sexual voice also would support campus programs, policies, and interventions that benefit students. Finally, policies that guide professional accreditation of social work university programs to include sexual wellness content in the curricula are warranted.

Bentuk Komponen Nonverbal Karya Tari Elegi

This paper aims to reveal the meaning of the nonverbal component forms of Elegi dance by interpreting the compound relationships between its elements. Several elements are discussed, namely: theme, movement, facial expressions (polatan), make-up, clothing, floor patterns and music as accompaniment. The research methodology is qualitative with data collection techniques: literature study, observation and interviews. All data that has been collected, classified, processed and analyzed using the triangulation method. The data that has been collected is then compared between one data and other data. This study found that the compound relationship of the nonverbal component elements of the Elegi dance is a dance work presented by two female dancers based on elements of traditional Surakarta style dance which was developed with the theme of romance. The struggle for love that is presented is about a love relationship that failed due to the denial of love and the woman fell into a state of hatred, resentment and anger, but in her downturn a new awareness was born, she got up and moved on to continue living by arranging her entire life so that it was meaningful for herself and others.

ANALISIS STRUKTUR FISIK DAN BATIN ANTOLOGI PUISI TULUS UNTUK ORANG YANG SALAH KARYA BOY CANDRA

This study aims to describe: (1) the physical and mental structures in the anthology of poetry Sincere For The Wrong People by Boy Candra 2022; (2) the use of physical and mental structures in an anthology of poetry Sincere For The Wrong People by Boy Candra 2022. The researcher used a descriptive qualitative method with a structural approach. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. validity test is done by triangulation. As for the physical and mental structures in the poetry anthology Sincere For The Wrong People by Boy Candra 2022. a. Physical structure (1) Diction (37 words with connotative meaning), (2) Images (23 visual images, 2 auditory images, 9 tactile images, and 1 tasting images), (3) Concrete words (35 words), (4) Figurative language (4 metaphors, 12 personifications, 16 hyperboles), (5) Typography (2 stanzas 5 poems, three stanzas 5 poems). b. Inner structure (1) Theme (overall on the theme of romance), (2) Taste (found 9 kinds of feelings namely: sad, disappointed, disgusted, resigned, anxious, angry, hate, sad, and empty), (3) Tone and Atmosphere (the tone is sad, gloomy, disappointed, while the atmosphere is sad, suffering, sad, and anxious), (4) Mandate (the whole poem has a message with implied meaning).

Reverberations of Persepolis: Persianist Readings of Late Roman Wall Decoration

Animal combats (venationes) were a popular entertainment in the Roman world. Splashy panels of inlaid marble (opus sectile) commemorate these bloody contests in several buildings in and around Rome. Among the most well-known are survivals from the 4th century CE Basilica of Junius Bassus and, several decades later, the marble-revetted hall from Porta Marina at Ostia. On the face of it, the wall decoration from these sites memorializes typical Roman activities, but the panels expose the vast geography implicated in these combat spectacles. The brilliant stones used to render them came from lands as far off as the Caspian tigers and Asiatic lions they depicted. The iconography of the panels was also foreign: the animal combat, or symplegma (intertwining), is seen on works from pre-Achaemenid sculpture to Sasanian textiles, and most recognizably, at the Achaemenid palace at Persepolis, where a lion attacks a bull in relief on the Apadana stairway. Reading these panels through a Persianist lens illuminates the ways in which the Persepolitan model animated Roman themes and visual programs. Though they recalled events in the Roman arena, they also imparted political and astrological signification to the decoration by means of their Persian associations. By alluding to the Achaemenid empire, a great power of the past and a continuing rival in the form of the Sasanians, the Roman patron accrued to himself some measure of the veneration for this culture and showed himself able to communicate in an idiom legible to an international clientele.

Oleg Tamulilingan with Badung Style as the Primadona in the Performance Arts of Bali Tourism

The Oleg Tamulilingan dance is a traditional Balinese dance with the theme of romance, which depicts the romance of male and female beetles, danced in pairs by a male and female dancer. Researchers have extensively discussed the popularity of the Oleg Tamulilingan Dance. But, no one has disclosed the Badung Style in Oleg Tamulilingan Dance has remained the primadonna of the Bali tourism industry. The question is: what is the structure of the Badung version of the Oleg Tamulilingan dance?; What is the origin of the Badung-style Oleg Tamulilingan dance?. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. The data sources for this study were: Oleg Tamulilingan with Badung Style Dance, dancers, musicians, dance teachers, artists, humanists, experts, and related communities who were selected based on purposive sampling and snowball techniques. All data that has been collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies was analyzed qualitatively. The results of the research show that the Badung Style in Oleg Tamulilingan Dance is performed in the form of a loose dance depicting a male and female beetle making out in a flower garden. This can be seen from the way it is presented, the makeup and clothing, as well as the musical accompaniment used. The structures used in the Oleg Tamulilingan with Badung Style performance are pepeson, pengawak, and pengecet. The emergence of the Badung Style in Oleg Tamulilingan dance was caused by internal and external factors. The internal factor of the Oleg Tamulilingan Dance is the talent of the first dancer, Gusti Ketut Raka Astuti, who teaches his students. The external factor is the development of tourism, which provides an opportunity for the development of the Badung Style in Oleg Tamulilingan Dance and has implications for the enrichment of the presentation model of the Oleg Tamulilingan Dance.

Writing the Self: Interior Voyage in 19th Century French Travel Writing

Travel is a momentum to look inside that influences the travelers' existence, along with meeting and interacting with others. The self as a traveler experiences internal dynamics reflected in the travel writings. This paper analyzes five French travel writings to reveal the self-construction of travelers who explored the East in the 19th century. The analysis results show that travelers’ self-construction is divided into Enlightenment or Romantic subjects and true travelers or travelers as tourists. The Enlightenment subject prioritizes facts and empirical knowledge outside of the self for the broader interest. In contrast, the Romantic subject puts forward subjective and emotional attitudes in dealing with and narrating others used for personal gain. True travelers look for difficulties in other places to prove themselves in conquering the challenges. Travelers as tourists try to avoid the obstacles by seeking safety and comfort during the trip. The East as a travel destination is a space that offers difficulties in constructing and legitimizing the traveler's self-image with the attributes that society expects, such as courage and persistence. The five French travelers, both Enlightenment or Romantic subjects and true travelers or tourists, had various knowledge of the others due to factors such as the purpose of the trip, profession, social status, and duration of the trip. Knowledge of the others and self-disclosure narrated in travel writings manifest the French travelers’ power to control and manage themselves and represent the Other.

A Bad Romance: Late Ancient Fantasy, Violence, and Christian Hagiography

In Gerontius's labor of love, the Life of Melania the Younger, the hagiographer makes it clear that this is an intentional exercise in memory-making as well as a performance of personal piety. To craft his hagiographical fantasy, Gerontius imports romantic themes from Greek romance novels and ancient dream theory to evaluate Melania's pre-saintly life. Here, I explore the framing of the vita as a genre-bending (bad) romance and resituate this text within a larger discourse of constructed male fantasies of gender-based violence. To accomplish this goal, I examine overlapping themes in Christian and non-Christian Greek novels to emphasize references to sexual violence in the Life of Melania the Younger. Then, I show how the use of ancient dream theory frames the hagiographical project and produces what I identify as a male fantasy. Finally, I conclude that the hagiographical project—the intentional act of writing holiness—produced a troubling vision of sanctioned domestic violence.