The period of Neoclassical art began in the 18th century and overlapped with the 18th century
             Age of Enlightenment. The Neoclassical art period continued into the 19th century and embraced stylistic characteristics that often resembled art from the ancient Greco-Roman society. Neoclassical art was grandiose, poised, and very self-controlled. This period held a belief that society was too reckless, playful, and indulgent. The period sought to provide society with past virtues, ethics, and morality.
            
             The period of Romanticism began around the 1770s and continued until the second half of
             the 19th century. The period of Romanticism conflicted with the Age of Enlightenment and the
             Neoclassical art period in the 18th century. Self-Consciousness was a key element to the period
             of Romanticism. Romanticism evolved from myth and symbolism while embracing nature.
             Romantics were unsure about the world around them and many became socially involved while
             seeking involvement in politics as a result. Many others became socially detached. Artists
             during the period of Romanticism expressed their views with emotion, often taking public
             stands and expressing these emotions through their writings and art. The artists of this period
             felt the middle-class did not understand them and were indifferent to their values and
            
             The artists of the Neoclassical period were often viewed as having a higher social class than
             the artists of the period of Romanticism. The artists during the Neoclassical period did not seek
             to arouse emotions and were cautious. Artists of the period of Romanticism were the opposite.
             They sought to stir emotions of society and create more individualism and spontaneity. They
             encouraged creative thinking and freedom from the mechanical rules of soci
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