The statement is true as it accurately reflects the characteristics of typical Romantics, who were often young men and university students with a pro-middle class approach to life, regarding authority figures as philistines. These artists were known for their rejection of societal norms and emphasis on individualism. Their disdain for authority was a hallmark of the Romantic era. ;
The statement is true; it reflects the characteristics of typical Romantics who were often young men and university students with a pro-middle class attitude. They critiqued authority figures, referring to them as philistines, indicative of their rebellion against societal norms. The Romantic movement emphasized emotion and individualism in the face of industrial societal constraints.
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