Romanticism
Romanticism is an art movement that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries. Romanticism
artwork focused on individuality and imagination rather than logic, reason, or order (The
Editors). One artist of the Romanticism movement was Caspar David Friedrich who was born on
September 5, 1774. His painting The Wanderer above the Mists or The Wanderer Above the Sea
of Fog captures all of the key elements of romantic artwork. The piece depicts one individual
standing alone on top of a mountain and about the mist. This expresses individuality and
imagination since the situation is not very probable. The painting shows that the man has a large
obstacle ahead of him but by his posture one can see that he is ready and determined to face his
challenge and meet success.
artwork focused on individuality and imagination rather than logic, reason, or order (The
Editors). One artist of the Romanticism movement was Caspar David Friedrich who was born on
September 5, 1774. His painting The Wanderer above the Mists or The Wanderer Above the Sea
of Fog captures all of the key elements of romantic artwork. The piece depicts one individual
standing alone on top of a mountain and about the mist. This expresses individuality and
imagination since the situation is not very probable. The painting shows that the man has a large
obstacle ahead of him but by his posture one can see that he is ready and determined to face his
challenge and meet success.