Romanticism
Romanticism was an art movement from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s that focused on intense emotion and imagination rather than strict rules and logic. As a reaction against the scientific order of previous eras, Romantic painters explored the overwhelming power of nature, dramatic historical events, and individual heroism. The artworks often feature vibrant colors, deep shadows, and majestic landscapes like wild seas and towering mountains. Famous artists from this period include Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, Eugene Delacroix, and Francisco Goya. This movement prized feeling over reason, resulting in some of the most dramatic and captivating paintings in art history.