Romanticism
Romanticism
Romanticism (pronunciation: /rəʊˈmantɪsɪz(ə)m/) is a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.
Etymology
The term "Romanticism" derives from the medieval genre of "romance". And in the context of art and culture, it was first used by the German poet and philosopher Friedrich Schlegel.
Definition
Romanticism is a complex artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Europe, and gained strength in reaction to the Industrial Revolution. It was partly a revolt against aristocratic social and political norms of the Age of Enlightenment and a reaction against the scientific rationalization of nature.
Characteristics
Romanticism emphasized emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all the past and nature. It elevated folk art, language and custom, as well as arguing for an epistemology based on nature, and the human heart, rather than reason.
Related Terms
- Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe in the 18th century. It was centered around the idea that reason is the primary source of authority and legitimacy, and it advocated such ideals as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity, constitutional government, and separation of church and state.
- Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the US, in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.
- Friedrich Schlegel: Friedrich Schlegel was a German poet, literary critic, philosopher, philologist and Indologist. He is considered one of the founders of Romanticism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Romanticism
- Wikipedia's article - Romanticism
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