In this study, Romantics’ perceptions of nature, philosophical background of romanticism and its relationship with the aesthetic have been mentioned. Furthermore, by briefly describing the dominant philosophy of the period of the Enlightenment, whether Romanticism is an opposite idea for the Enlightenment will be investigated. In this context, the study tries to highlight how Romantics criticised and/or confirmed principles of the Enlightenment. Finally, Romantics’ stress upon the art as an affirmative and constructive force will be emphasized
