Romanticism in Europe

Romanticism in Europe was an artistic and intellectual movement from the late 18th to mid-19th century that emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature. It arose as a reaction against the Enlightenment’s focus on reason and science, celebrating personal feelings, imagination, and the sublime aspects of the natural world. Romantic artists, writers, and composers explored complex human emotions, heroism, and the beauty of nature. This movement influenced literature, painting, music, and philosophy, fostering a sense of freedom and originality that shaped modern notions of art and expression.