In the 18th and 19th century, green was associated with the romantic movement in literature and art. The French philosopher <answer>Jean-Jacques Rousseau</answer> celebrated the virtues of nature, The German poet and philosopher Goethe declared that green was the most restful color, suitable for decorating bedrooms. Painters such as John Constable and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot depicted the lush green of rural landscapes and forests. Green was contrasted to the smoky grays and blacks of the Industrial Revolution.
Who was a French philospher that celebrated the virtues of nature?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau