Italian Romanticism

Italian Romanticism was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing individual emotions, nature, and the glorification of the past, particularly medieval and Renaissance themes. Artists and writers sought to express personal feelings and national identity, often reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment. Key figures included poets like Giacomo Leopardi and writers like Alessandro Manzoni, who explored deep emotional experiences and the struggles of human existence. This movement influenced literature, art, and music, contributing to a broader European Romantic ethos that celebrated creativity, imagination, and a connection to the sublime.