Art Appreciation

The period of Enlightenment is a strong example on how social and even political conditions greatly affect the nature and meaning of art . The immense effect of scientific approach of the period 's brilliant thinkers to seek for and method soon found ways to reform ' society The Encyclopedia was one way in which the philosophers attacked injustices as they saw in 18th century society (Perry , Marvin . 1989 . A History of the World .

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criticized and was dubbed as violent sickness ' and a madness unworthy of civilized people (Perry , Marvin . 1989 . A History of the World .

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In such times when education is highly regarded , the Enlightenment brought about the Baroque Period in which composers such as Sebastian Bach flourished in Europe with their masterpieces . From the early 1500s to 1600s , powerful European monarchs constructed frivolous and ornate palaces such as the Versailles to reflect the wealth and richness of the current society , painters and musicians also applied complex styles in their respective arts

Unlike the Baroque Period when reason was lauded and emotions were considered a hindrance to society , the period of Romanticism greatly promoted the individual 's feelings and the creativity that came along with it . Romantic movement stressed the expression of intense individual emotions and imagination ' Perry , Marvin . 1989 . A History of the World .

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