Which of the following best explains the romantic movement and its relationship to what came before it? it represented a move from spiritual and artistic preoccupations to those of science and technology. a) it was a turn toward the natural, mystical and impressionistic, away from the hard science and logic of the enlightenment. b) it was the discovery of romantic love as opposed to arranged marriages for the purpose of status. c) it was a sharp reaction against pollution produced by the new factories. d) it represented a move from spiritual and artistic preoccupations to those of science and technology.

A) .  It was a turn toward the natural, mystical and impressionistic, away from the hard science and logic of the Enlightenment.

Explanation:

Romanticism exemplifies the artistic and literary movement which is inclined towards subjectivity, emotions, freedom and individual expression. This movement was an escape from the 'logic and reason' of the Augustan Era. It gave emphasis to nature, imagination, emotions, spiritual/mystical elements, impressionistic attitude with common subjects and language, pastoral life, etc. Romanticists denied the hard science, logic, and rationality of the Neo-Classical/Enlightenment period. Thus, option A is the correct answer.