Weimar Classicism

Weimar Classicism was an intellectual and cultural movement in Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, centered around the city of Weimar. It aimed to create art, literature, and philosophy that reflected harmony, balance, and human potential, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman ideals. Thinkers like Goethe and Schiller sought to combine reason, emotion, and morality to cultivate a noble, well-rounded human spirit. This movement emphasized clarity, artistic excellence, and moral purpose, shaping German cultural identity and influencing Western art and literature.