During the Enlightenment, there was a sharp divide between the rich and the poor. The art and music during the enlightenment reflects two contrasting social ideals.. The nobility’s art and music reflected their ideal society—one that was happy and care-free. On the other hand, the common man’s art and music depicted a world where their class did not determine their destiny and expressed their frustration with society. The nobility preferred light-hearted Rococo art and Galant music. Rococo art kept the detail of the baroque era without its substance. This made the piece very entertaining but not very moving. Rococo art appealed to nobility by displaying people with thin and light skin showing that they had little exposure to the sun. This
