The era of Romanticism

The Romantic era, roughly from the late 18th to mid-19th century, was a cultural movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and imagination. It arose as a reaction to the Enlightenment’s focus on reason and logic, highlighting the beauty of nature, personal experience, and the subconscious. Artists, writers, and composers sought to express deep feelings, explore the sublime, and challenge societal norms. Romanticism celebrated creativity, spontaneity, and the mysterious aspects of human existence, shaping art, literature, and music in ways that continue to influence culture today.