Romanticism in art is characterized by emphasis on which of the following?

• A. Rationalism and order
• B. Personal, emotional, dramatic subject matter
• C. Industrial design and machinery
• D. Classical restraint

Answer: (B)

Romanticism in art centers on personal feeling, imagination, and dramatic subject matter that can stir strong emotions in the viewer. This movement looks to the power of emotion, the sublime in nature, and the extraordinary or exotic, rather than strict adherence to reason, balance, or classical rules. That’s why the emphasis on personal, emotional, dramatic subject matter best captures what Romanticism is aiming to convey.

You can see this in works that push mood, tension, and imagination—the opposite of rational order or restrained classicism. The other options don’t fit because they align with Enlightenment or Neoclassical ideals (rationalism and order, classical restraint) or with industrial-era preoccupations (machinery and design) rather than the emphasis on emotion and individual experience that defines Romantic art.