Romanticism: Emotion, Nature, and the Sublime
Romanticism was an intellectual and artistic movement that peaked in the first half of the 19th century. It emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of nature.
Key Themes
- The Sublime: A feeling of awe mixed with terror when facing the power of nature.
- Imagination over Reason: A reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment.
- Nationalism: Interest in folk traditions and national history.
Leading Figures
Caspar David Friedrich, Eugène Delacroix, and J.M.W. Turner.