Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (pronounced: YO-hahn VULF-gahng fawn GO-tuh) was a German writer and statesman. His works include: four novels; epic and lyric poetry written in diverse meter; prose and verse dramas; memoirs; an autobiography; literary and aesthetic criticism; and treatises on botany, anatomy, and color. He is considered one of the greatest contributors to the German Romantic period.
Etymology
The name Goethe is of German origin and means "man of God". It is derived from two Old High German words: "gôt", meaning "God", and "hêr", meaning "man". The name Johann is a German form of John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious". The name Wolfgang is of German origin and means "wolf path".
Related Terms
- Romanticism: An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century, and in most areas was at its peak in the approximate period from 1800 to 1850.
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
- Anatomy: The branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- Color Theory: A body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination.
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