LITERARY SPHERE

Important Literary and Artistic Movements for UGC NET English This comprehensive guide aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the most significant literary and artistic movements relevant for the UGC NET English examination. Each section will detail the movement's core tenets, key figures, and seminal works, offering a chronological and thematic overview. 1. The Renaissance (c. 14th - 17th Century) The Renaissance, meaning "rebirth," was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political, and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages. It was characterized by a renewed interest in classical philosophy, literature, and art, leading to a profound shift in worldview from medieval scholasticism to humanism. The emphasis moved from the divine to the human, from the communal to the individual. Propounders/Key Figures: Italian Renaissance: Petrarch (often considered the father of Humanism), Giovann...