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Essay #3 – Eighteenth Century
The eighteenth century is known as the Age of Reason, or the Age of Enlightenment. Choose painting, music, or literature and discuss how and why developments in that art were informed by a greater emphasis on reason. Consider the influence of revolutionary social, political, or philosophical developments. Give specific examples.
During the eighteenth century, Europe undergoes great changes in social, political and philosophical revolution. An unpreceded philosophical movement, which emphasizes on reasons, truly makes impacts on European arts. This period is known as the Age of Enlightenment.
The Age of Enlightenment is closely associated with scientific revolutions. Instead of centering God in reasoning as previous decades, contemporary European countries rigorously apply scientific knowledge to untangle crucial questions. The world is no longer driven by supernatural forces but rather by explainable, natural concepts. They believe mankind can achieve infinite progress by learning and reasoning. As a consequence, this new class of ideas minimizes the abusive political power of the Catholic church, leading to more religious tolerance. Socially, certain countries experience antagonism between estates.
Since reason takes over superstition, the Enlightenment cultivates European arts. In literature, …show more content…
Moreover, it is more accessible to women. Viennese Classical styles are considered as the most ideal Enlightenment style, which is magnificently contributed by two great composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Musicians also strongly attempt to explore, record and systematize musical knowledge. This desire influences on musical publications such as Dictionnaire de Musique by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This dictionary provides definitions of a wide range of musical
Essay #3 – Eighteenth Century
The eighteenth century is known as the Age of Reason, or the Age of Enlightenment. Choose painting, music, or literature and discuss how and why developments in that art were informed by a greater emphasis on reason. Consider the influence of revolutionary social, political, or philosophical developments. Give specific examples.
During the eighteenth century, Europe undergoes great changes in social, political and philosophical revolution. An unpreceded philosophical movement, which emphasizes on reasons, truly makes impacts on European arts. This period is known as the Age of Enlightenment.
The Age of Enlightenment is closely associated with scientific revolutions. Instead of centering God in reasoning as previous decades, contemporary European countries rigorously apply scientific knowledge to untangle crucial questions. The world is no longer driven by supernatural forces but rather by explainable, natural concepts. They believe mankind can achieve infinite progress by learning and reasoning. As a consequence, this new class of ideas minimizes the abusive political power of the Catholic church, leading to more religious tolerance. Socially, certain countries experience antagonism between estates.
Since reason takes over superstition, the Enlightenment cultivates European arts. In literature, …show more content…
Moreover, it is more accessible to women. Viennese Classical styles are considered as the most ideal Enlightenment style, which is magnificently contributed by two great composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Musicians also strongly attempt to explore, record and systematize musical knowledge. This desire influences on musical publications such as Dictionnaire de Musique by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This dictionary provides definitions of a wide range of musical