German Romanticism

German Romanticism was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction against the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and logic. It celebrated emotion, nature, individuality, and the mysterious aspects of human experience. Romantic artists, writers, and philosophers sought to express deep feelings and imagination, drawing inspiration from folklore, the sublime in nature, and the past. Key figures include poets like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, as well as composers like Ludwig van Beethoven. This movement significantly influenced literature, music, and the arts, shaping modern Western culture.