Select the correct answer. Which activity did artists do during the Enlightenment?
A.
They took up more spiritual themes.
B.
They added magical effects to their work.
C.
They placed more emphasis on science.
D.
They created romantic fantasies.

C.  They placed more emphasis on science.

Explanation:

Enlightenment was the age during the 17th and 18th century during which intellectual and philosophical movements blossomed in Europe. 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.

Because of this, the art of this era was also influenced by science and discoveries. Art discarded decadence and abundance that existed in the art during the previous era of Roccoco and started exploring the scenes from history, philosophy, politics, and general human search for liberty and knowledge. 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. Artists also explored naturalism and realism in their work, sometimes even using their art for critiques and commentaries on the current events.