Romanticism

Definition

Romanticism was an artistic and intellectual movement that emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the rationality of the Enlightenment. It emphasized emotions, individualism, imagination, and nature.

Related terms

Neoclassicism:

An artistic movement that focused on classical themes from ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing order, reason, and simplicity.

Realism:

A movement that aimed to depict everyday life in a realistic manner without idealization or romanticizing.

Impressionism:

An art style characterized by capturing fleeting moments of light and color through loose brushwork and emphasis on atmosphere.