The themes and main sentiments of Romanticism spread across Europe and the Americas through art, literature, philosophy, and music. ... The major factors leading to the Romantic Era were the practical and not emotional ideas of the Enlightenment, the Methodist movement, the move against an autocratic society during the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and most importantly, the effects of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. Major Characteristics of Romanticism and Romantic Art: • Emphasis of Individual • Exploration of the world of childhood • Intense self-inquiry ...

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