It refers to a kind of cultural movement that originated during the nineteenth century, the term appeared for the first time in a novel by Henri Murger called “Scènes de la Vie de Bohème” that despite not having a high literary level was a fundamental pillar Some of the most important works of this genre are "la Louise" by Gustave Charpentier, "la Carmen" by Georges Bizet and La Bohème "to inspire artists to create important works as far as art is concerned." by the artist Giacomo Puccini. The city of Paris is considered the cradle of this movement.
According to the Spanish writer and politician Antonio Espina, it could be said that bohemia is nothing more than misery disguised with beauty or hunger borne with humor, this definition could be used to define bohemia before the classic model and after it the which was minted in the city of Paris.
The term bohemia could also be used to define a lifestyle which is characterized by being a bit messy and with an affinity for the alternative, which gives higher priority to culture and art over social stigmas, it arises as alternative to the values that bourgeois society together with its interests has managed to instill in society, generally this type of life is typical of writers and artists. Eccentricism, nonconformity, sensitivity, rebellion, being indifferent, creativity among other things are the most characteristic elements of a personBohemian women, these generally do not share the conventional within society, therefore their personal life is totally different in different aspects such as work and affective being relatively liberal and irregular in them, that is, they do not feel tied to anything and their main interest It is the growth of the soul through art and culture (painting, music, literature,) the contemplation of the spirit and philosophy are also an essential part of this process.
Another meaning of this term is the name given to a person who comes from the Bohemian region located in the Czech Republic.
