How do romantic and neoclassical art relate to the Renaissance and Baroque styles of painting?

Romantic and neoclassical art both draw inspiration from the preceding Renaissance and Baroque styles while also reacting to them. The Renaissance emphasized Humanism and a revival of classical themes, while Baroque introduced drama and emotional intensity. Neoclassicism sought to return to the clarity and order of classical antiquity, often contrasting with the emotional depth of the Baroque. In contrast, Romanticism celebrated individual emotion, nature, and the sublime, moving away from the structured rationality of both Renaissance and Neoclassical art.