The Romantic Period

The Romantic Period, spanning roughly from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, was a cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature over reason and industrialization. It emerged as a reaction to the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, celebrating the beauty of the natural world, the power of human imagination, and deep personal feelings. In literature, art, and music, Romanticism featured themes like the sublime, nostalgia, and the exploration of the human spirit. Key figures include poets like Wordsworth and Byron, artists like Turner and Delacroix, and composers like Beethoven and Schumann, who all sought to express profound emotional experiences.