The Baroque period (1600-1750) is characterized by rationalist thought, great scientific discovery, a wealthy society, and ornamentation in art.The portrayal of human emotion ruled in art forms, and audiences and patrons were best pleased with spectacular displays on a grand scale.
Artists such as Rembrandt and Bernini played with techniques of contrast and illusion to create movement and emotion in their pieces. And the literary works of authors such as Milton, Moliere, and Hawthorne were affected by Baroque philosophy.
People appreciated, learned, and used the arts like never before. Most successful musicians were employed by patrons and created their masterpieces to meet the expectations of a mannerly Baroque society.
THE ANSWER IS D ALL THE ABOVE
