The Romantic spirit

The Romantic spirit emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. It emphasized emotion, individualism, nature, and the sublime, valuing personal feelings and experiences over reason and tradition. Romantic artists and writers celebrated beauty, imagination, and spontaneity, often exploring themes of love, heroism, and the supernatural. This movement influenced literature, art, and music, advocating for the power of the human spirit and the importance of connecting with the natural world. It encouraged people to embrace their inner passions and the mystery of existence.