Lasting from 1750-1825, the classical period is known as the Age of Enlightenment. This is a cultural characteristic of this era because society thought differently of themselves. They considered themselves to be free from the limitations of the Middle Ages. In addition, some people began to believe God was more of a controller over nature, than mankind. The art form of rococo was rising. Artists were finding interest in capturing the Greek and Roman themes in their works. As for a society characteristic, numerous of philosophers were making contributions to the scientific world. For example, Benjamin Franklin would have published his discovery of electricity that would help further advance society. With many political upheaval, the classical
