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Chapter 2 Section 2Chapter 2 Section 2
Enlightenment Ideas SpreadEnlightenment Ideas Spread
New Ideas Challenge SocietyNew Ideas Challenge Society
Enlightenment ideas spread through Europe quickly
During the Middle Ages people accepted the ideas of divine-right and heavenly reward for Earthly suffering
Enlightenment thinkers tried to teach their ideas to everyone, but some people resist
Enlightenment ideas spread through Europe quickly
During the Middle Ages people accepted the ideas of divine-right and heavenly reward for Earthly suffering
Enlightenment thinkers tried to teach their ideas to everyone, but some people resist
New Ideas Challenge SocietyNew Ideas Challenge Society
Most gov. and church authorities felt they had a duty to defend the old order.
They believed that God set up the old order
To avoid censorship, Enlightenment writers hid ideals in works of fiction
Most gov. and church authorities felt they had a duty to defend the old order.
They believed that God set up the old order
To avoid censorship, Enlightenment writers hid ideals in works of fiction
New Ideas Challenge SocietyNew Ideas Challenge Society
Ideas also spread in salons, parties at which writers, artists, royalty and others discussed Enlightenment ideals
The most famous salon was at Madame Geoffrin’s house in Paris
She had Diderot, Rousseau, Voltaire, and others over at her salon
Mozart would entertain the crowd
Ideas also spread in salons, parties at which writers, artists, royalty and others discussed Enlightenment ideals
The most famous salon was at Madame Geoffrin’s house in Paris
She had Diderot, Rousseau, Voltaire, and others over at her salon
Mozart would entertain the crowd
Arts and Literature Reflect New IdeasArts and Literature Reflect New Ideas
When Enlightenment begins art & architecture was either Greek & Roman, or baroque. Paintings were huge, colorful, and usually were scenes of battles or saints
When Enlightenment begins art & architecture was either Greek & Roman, or baroque. Paintings were huge, colorful, and usually were scenes of battles or saints
Baroque Style PaintingBaroque Style Painting
Arts and Literature Reflect New IdeasArts and Literature Reflect New Ideas
When Enlightenment begins art & architecture was either Greek & Roman, or baroque. Paintings were huge, colorful, and usually were scenes of battles or saints
French King Louis XV was less formal than previous kings. As a result a new style develops rococo. Rococo was lighter, elegant and charming
When Enlightenment begins art & architecture was either Greek & Roman, or baroque. Paintings were huge, colorful, and usually were scenes of battles or saints
French King Louis XV was less formal than previous kings. As a result a new style develops rococo. Rococo was lighter, elegant and charming
Rococo Style PaintingRococo Style Painting
Arts and Literature Reflect New IdeasArts and Literature Reflect New Ideas
The Enlightenment changed music as well, classical music developed
It became more affordable for everyone to attend concerts, as a result there were more composers
The Enlightenment changed music as well, classical music developed
It became more affordable for everyone to attend concerts, as a result there were more composers
George Frideric HandelGeorge Frideric Handel
Handel was born in Germany
Spent most his life in England
Wrote most of his music for King George I
Wrote more than 30 operas
Most famous piece, Messiah
Handel was born in Germany
Spent most his life in England
Wrote most of his music for King George I
Wrote more than 30 operas
Most famous piece, Messiah
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Born in Austria Was a child prodigy Wrote first original
pieces at age 5 Wrote over 600
pieces of music Died at 35 as a poor
man
Born in Austria Was a child prodigy Wrote first original
pieces at age 5 Wrote over 600
pieces of music Died at 35 as a poor
man
Arts and Literature Reflect New IdeasArts and Literature Reflect New Ideas
During the Enlightenment the novel, long work of fiction, became popular
One famous work of the time; was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Dafoe
During the Enlightenment the novel, long work of fiction, became popular
One famous work of the time; was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Dafoe
Enlightened Despots Embrace New IdeasEnlightened Despots Embrace New Ideas
Some monarchs accepted Enlightenment ideals, they were know as enlightened despots, absolute rulers who use their power to bring political & social change
The most well known was Frederick II, or Frederick the Great of Prussia. Frederick made many reforms; allowed free press, allowed freedom of religion, and reduced the use of torture
Some monarchs accepted Enlightenment ideals, they were know as enlightened despots, absolute rulers who use their power to bring political & social change
The most well known was Frederick II, or Frederick the Great of Prussia. Frederick made many reforms; allowed free press, allowed freedom of religion, and reduced the use of torture
Frederick the GreatFrederick the Great
Catherine the GreatCatherine the Great
Catherine II of Russia, exchanged many letters with Diderot & Voltaire
Made limited reforms; outlawed torture & allowed religious tolerance
Like Frederick the Great reversed some of these changes in order to maintain total control
Catherine II of Russia, exchanged many letters with Diderot & Voltaire
Made limited reforms; outlawed torture & allowed religious tolerance
Like Frederick the Great reversed some of these changes in order to maintain total control
Joseph IIJoseph II
Joseph II, eldest son Maria Theresa empress of Austria
Joseph was the most Enlightened of the despots, he would travel in disguise among his subjects to learn of their problems
Allowed freedom of religion, free press, & worked to help the sick and poor
Joseph II, eldest son Maria Theresa empress of Austria
Joseph was the most Enlightened of the despots, he would travel in disguise among his subjects to learn of their problems
Allowed freedom of religion, free press, & worked to help the sick and poor
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