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'''Romanticism''' was an innovative artistic, musical and literary movement in the 1800s which emphasized expressed thoughts, feelings, and nature. The Romantic period of art was also a period of rebirth for religion.  Romanticism was a [[conservative]] backlash against [[atheist]]ic elements of the [[Enlightenment]].

'''Romanticism''' was an innovative artistic, musical and literary movement in the 1800s which emphasized expressed thoughts, feelings, and nature. The Romantic period of art was also a period of rebirth for religion.  Romanticism was a [[conservative]] backlash against [[atheist]]ic elements of the [[Enlightenment]].

The term "Romanticism" was coined because it originated in European regions of the "Romance Languages", namely French, Spanish and Italian. German and British Romanticism followed soon after. Other countries such as [[America]] and [[Canada]] also had Romantic art movements. Romanticism is contrasted with [[Neoclassical|Neo-Classicism]], a movement that preceded it.

The term "Romanticism" was coined because it originated in European regions of the "Romance Languages," namely French, Spanish and Italian. German and British Romanticism followed soon after. Other countries such as [[America]] and [[Canada]] also had Romantic art movements. Romanticism is contrasted with [[Neoclassical|Neo-Classicism]], a movement that preceded it.

In writing, Romanticism elevated the common man, [[nationalism]], and the supernatural, while also glorifying nature.

In writing, Romanticism elevated the common man, [[nationalism]], and the supernatural, while also glorifying nature.