Romanticism in 17th Century Europe

The idea of romanticism was created as a way of combating the rationalist and formalist ideas of 18th century Europe. Also, it can be said that the roots of romanticism first took foot at the end of the French Revolution. People were unhappy with the popular philosophies of life at the time and they felt like they needed something new. They thought that there was more to life and nature than the physical and tangible beauty of things. The philosophy of romanticism was more focused upon the emotions and feelings of people. Also, the French Revolution changed the way people thought abou…