Characteristics of the enlightenment

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1. It is suggested in the text that Eastern art lacks the heroic urgency and strong sense of individualism that may be found in the paintings of " Western" artists, such as Poussin and Rubens. Does the art of the Moguls and Manchu generally confirm this point of view? What features do you find in the visual arts of India and China that are distinct from those of 'Western' painting? Be sure to provide authoritative sources. Provide authoritative sources.

2. Compare the original version of Luther's chorale, "A Mighty Fortress is our God" to the setting in Bach's Cantata No. 80. How has Bach modified the earlier piece? Provide authoritative sources.

3. In the time of the first cities, you saw that slavery was widespread in the ancient world, yet in the article on "Negroes" in the Encyclopédie the practice is condemned as "contrary to natural laws. What does this mean? Specifically account for your position using quotes from authors (such as Equiana, Wheatley, Swift, Volatire, and Rousseau) of the period.

4. Select the listed work from one of the following authors. How does it represents the spirit and characteristics of the Enlightenment and provide authoritative sources. Provide authoritative sources.

Swift Gulliver's Travels
Hogarth Rake's Progress, Harlot's Progress, or Marriage A-La-Mode (choose one of his works)
Voltaire Candide

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