Swiss Romanticism

Swiss Romanticism was a cultural movement in Switzerland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that emphasized emotion, nature, and individual imagination. It emerged as a reaction to Enlightenment rationality, celebrating the beauty of the Swiss landscape, folklore, and personal expression. Artists, writers, and thinkers sought to capture the awe of nature and the depth of human feeling, often exploring themes of national identity and history. Notable figures include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and artists like Caspar Wolf. Overall, Swiss Romanticism aimed to reconnect people with the natural world and their cultural roots through passionate and imaginative works.