Art comes in many forms. From the mind-boggling adventures of Surrealism to the beautiful landscapes of the Hudson River School, every genre of art has its own unique appeal. One of the most mystifying, emotional, and beautiful genres is Romanticism. The word romantic comes from 18th -century English, and originally meant “romance-like”, referring to anything resembling fanciful medieval romances. Later on, the word evolved into an association with the newly emerged hunger of the populace …showed first 75 words of 850 total…

…showed last 75 words of 850 total…Boat Off a Harbor’s Mouth (1842). Romanticism appealed to me through its violent emotion, its subtle beauty, and its vast expression. This genre of art is no doubt influencing people all over the world; not only artists, but also poets, musicians, and authors. I believe this genre should be more celebrated and publicized. Romanticism has influenced me heavily through this essay, and I will try to incorporate it into more of my writing and art.