The concept of woman and female figure first emerged in Sicilian School of Poetry in Italian literature, and became a source of inspiration for poets. While the idea of divine love was prevalent in the works in the former period, with this new movement emotional love began to gain importance. With the Dolce Stil Nuovo movement (Sweet New Style), women gained significance and the notion of woman was no longer seen as a source of inspiration for authors but as a distinct being that fascinated the poet and the reader.