How did romantic artists depart from neoclassical conventions? two paintings, oath of the horatii by jacques louis david and liberty leading the people by eugene delacroix question 1 options: romantic artists used smooth brushstrokes to create lifelike depictions of the figure. romantic artists turned away from rational thinking and reason and depicted emotion and drama. romantic artists painted frivolous subjects instead of using art to teach moral behavior. romantic artists used one-point perspective techniques to create the illusion of depth.