The nineteenth century was a period of immense social change that often created profound psychological tension and anxiety for many people including artist. It was also a period when many developments occured in psychiatry and the science of the mind. In addition, many artists turned inward and became fascinated with the realm of the imagination. Compare and contrast the ways in which their work addresses contemporary issues associated with their mind and imagination. Discuss the ways in which the style and subject matter are an expression of the historical circumstances in which they were produced.
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