If you take a look at the 19th century, you can see that there were many intellectual and political movements. Romanticism played a huge role in the 19th and 20th centuries, but some may argue that Romanticism was not as important as it is made out to be. However, you can see the importance of this movement through many things, especially in visual arts, literature. , music and even science. Romanticism was widespread both in its origins and in its influence. No other movement has had comparable variety, scope and power since the late Middle Ages. The word “romance” in romanticism does not have the meaning of hearts and flowers or infatuation, but rather we use “romance” in the sense of glorification. (Esaak, 1) Romanticism emphasizes inspiration, subjectivity, and the importance of the human individual. He praises imagination over reason, emotions over logic, and intuition over science. (“The Romantic Era” 1) Romanticism began to develop in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Europe. It emerged as a response to disillusionment with the Enlightenment values ​​of reason and order and partly as a reaction to the Industrial Revolution. This movement also appealed to opponents of Calvinism, which implied the belief that the universe and all events within it are subject to the power of God. Romanticism was so important in the 19th century that it was even called the “Romantic Era.” Romanticism in the visual arts was first seen in landscape painting. British artists began to turn to wilder landscapes and storms. Landscapes were often depicted with dark, foreboding skies or seas as a backdrop to convey a feeling of worry or sadness. (Teal, 1) Romantic artists also developed certain...... middle of paper...... infinity. They were primarily concerned with the individual, intuition and imagination. English Romantic poets had a close connection with medievalism and mythology. Romanticism witnessed a relaxation of the rules of artistic expression that once prevailed. (Rhan, 1)The Romantic movement influenced many aspects in the 19th century and early 20th century. It's hard to argue that this isn't the most important movement. His influence was widespread and extended to all arts, from painting to literature to music. By emphasizing imagination and emotion, it allowed people to become more creative instead of following directions. Some of America's most famous, important, and memorable literary works were even written during this period. Romanticism was truly an important movement in the 19th and 20th centuries..