The Romantics were a cultural movement that emerged in the late 18th century, primarily in Europe, as a reaction against the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and logic. This movement celebrated emotion, nature, and individualism, influencing literature, art, and music. Key figures included poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who emphasized personal experience and the beauty of the natural world. In visual arts, artists such as Eugène Delacroix and Caspar David Friedrich captured intense emotions and dramatic landscapes. The Romantic period also saw the rise of composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Frédéric Chopin, who infused their music with deep feelings and innovative forms, shaping the future of Western art and culture.