Lesson 64 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 64
The Enlightenment also influenced art and literature, leading to new forms of expression that reflected the values of the period.
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The Enlightenment also influenced art and literature, leading to new forms of expression that reflected the values of the period. Writers like Jonathan Swift and Voltaire used satire to critique society and politics, exposing injustices and encouraging reform. The ideas of the Enlightenment encouraged artists to explore themes of reason, nature, and the human experience, leading to a flourishing of literature and art that mirrored the intellectual fervor of the time. This cultural transformation played a crucial role in shaping modern Western thought.
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Jonathan Swift and Voltaire used satire to critique society.
The Enlightenment inspired new themes in art and literature.
Cultural transformation during this period shaped modern Western thought.
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1 of 2What literary technique did writers like Swift and Voltaire commonly use?
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