<human>:  What is the official history of Romanticism?
<bot>: Romanticism was an artistic and intellectual movement that originated in Europe in the 18th century and became an important movement in the 19th century. It was characterized by strong emotion, admiration of nature, emphasis on individual expression, and rejection of the restrictive conventions of the period. It was a revolt against the social and philosophical norms of the Enlightenment which sought reason and objectivity in all spheres of life. It was also a reaction against the scientific rationalization of nature and was largely inspired by medieval and folk cultures, exploring the spiritual and imaginative realms of human experience. Romanticism focused on the celebration of beauty, love, and the sacredness of life, and sought to uncover the individual soul and its power of creativity. It was marked by a deep appreciation for the past, a sense of nostalgia, a longing for an idealized state, and an emphasis on myth, legend, and folktales.