Romanticism validated the human imagination as a critical authority, allowing for artistic independence from traditional ideals of form. The Industrial Revolution also had an impact on Romanticism, which was primarily concerned with fleeing from modern reality. However, it was the connection between these two movements that made modern art possible. Romantic artists such as William Blake and John Constable used imagery from nature to express their ideas about humanity's place in the world. They sought to move away from the artificiality of classical sculpture and painting and create works that were more true to life. This desire to capture real life accurately led them into conflict with the Royal Academy, which commissioned paintings that adhered to classical rules. The academy favored works that displayed order, symmetry, and perfect composition instead of being chaotic or unfinished. The Industrial Revolution brought new technologies that enabled artists to produce work faster and better. For example, Blake created all his drawings by hand and then painted them directly onto his prints using watercolors and oils. This allowed him to combine complex images with great detail. Other artists began to do the same, producing hundreds of drawings and paintings before starting on a single piece of work. These methods were different from those used before so they attracted criticism from some members of the academic community.