Romantizëm

Romantizëm refers to a broad artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century. It was largely a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, the political and social upheaval of the Age of Enlightenment, and the prevailing rationalism of the 18th century. Romantizëm emphasized emotion, individualism, and glorification of the past and nature.

Key characteristics of Romantizëm include a focus on subjective experience and imagination, a deep appreciation for nature's beauty and power, and an interest in the supernatural, the exotic, and the medieval. This movement celebrated the individual's genius and emotional intensity, often leading to a fascination with heroism, melancholy, and rebellion. It found expression in various art forms, with prominent figures emerging in literature, painting, and music.

In literature, Romantizëm saw the rise of poets like Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats in England, and Goethe and Schiller in Germany. They explored themes of nature, love, loss, and the sublime. In painting, artists like Caspar David Friedrich and J.M.W. Turner depicted dramatic landscapes and emotional scenes. Musical composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin infused their works with intense emotion and personal expression, pushing the boundaries of classical forms. The influence of Romantizëm extended across Europe and eventually impacted artistic movements in America.