Answer:
C. They placed more emphasis on science.
Explanation:
<u>Enlightenment was the age during the 17th and 18th century during which intellectual and philosophical movements blossomed in Europe. </u>Critical and scientific thought was valued the most. Many famous philosophers and scientists who lived in this area, such as Immanuel Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Francis Bacon, Descartes, Isaac Newton, etc.
<u>Because of this, the art of this era was also influenced by science and discoveries.</u> Art discarded decadence and abundance that existed in the art during the previous era of Roccoco and <u>started exploring the scenes from history, philosophy, politics, and general human search for liberty and knowledge</u>.<u> Many philosophers explored Greek ideas and archeology discovered many ancient ruins (including Pompeii and Herculaneum), so the artists started painting various scenes from the antique times.</u> Artists also explored naturalism and realism in their work, sometimes even using their art for critiques and commentaries on the current events.
