The Romantic movement was an artistic and intellectual movement that emerged in the late 18th century, primarily in Europe. It emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, often reacting against the rationalism of the Enlightenment. Key figures like William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge celebrated personal feelings and the sublime aspects of the natural world in their poetry. This movement also influenced other art forms, including painting and music. Artists like Caspar David Friedrich captured the awe of nature, while composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven expressed deep emotions through their music. Overall, the Romantic movement sought to explore the depths of human experience and imagination.