Simulacrum, Authenticity and Romanticism

Simulacrum: (plural: simulacra), means "likeness, similarity", was first recorded in the English language in the late 16th century, used to describe a representation, such as a statue or a painting, especially of a god.

Authenticity: The quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine.

Romanticism: Romanticism was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century and in most areas was at its peak in the approximate period from 1800 to 1840. Romanticism 's purpose is not to amaze you by grandeur or grace, but to rise your emotions and guide you to an aesthetic experience.