Modern Social Science Research

Friedrich Schlegel (1772-1829) played a pivotal role in early German Romanticism by formulating key philosophical, aesthetic, and literary tenets that influenced not only German Romanticism but also the broader European Romantic movement. Schlegel’s Romantic aesthetics, drawing from German classical aesthetics, critiqued and surpassed classicism, providing a theoretical foundation for Romanticism. His examination of Gothic architecture within his Romantic artistic perspective showcases his profound grasp and theoretical innovation in medieval art and architecture. Through his analysis of Gothic architecture, Schlegel delved into core Romantic aesthetic principles, connecting the diversity, complexity, and transcendence of architecture with cultural identity to play a vital role in the formation of national culture.

Schlegel; Romanticism; Aesthetic view; Architectural view; Cultural identity