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Cultural Change in the Industrial Age

Question 1 • F26 World History A - LA

Why did artists during the Industrial Age turn away from classicism and develop a different style of art?

Answer
A
They wanted to use a style of art that was based on traditional values.
B
They were reacting to advances in technology and wanted to celebrate them.
C
They wanted to represent reason and balance in their paintings and literature.
D
They were reacting to the social problems brought by industrialization.

Explanation

Classicism emphasized order, reason, and balance. During the Industrial Age, many artists turned away from those ideals and responded instead to the social problems caused by industrialization, such as harsh working conditions and poverty. So the best answer is D, reacting to the social problems brought by industrialization.

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