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5.2. Enlightenment Life. Culture. Salons serve as social gatherings for philosophers, writers, scientists, & artists to discuss ideas Collections of essays and articles are published in Encyclopedia . Encyclopedia banned by French gvt. and Church. Culture. Art forms

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  1. 5.2 Enlightenment Life

  2. Culture • Salons serve as social gatherings for philosophers, writers, scientists, & artists to discuss ideas • Collections of essays and articles are published in Encyclopedia. • Encyclopedia banned by French gvt. and Church

  3. Culture • Art forms • Baroque = grand, ornate designs (late 1600s – mid 1700s) • Neoclassical = return to simple designs (mid to late 1700s) • Classical music emerges; Mozart, Beethoven write lighter, elegant music • The novel (deep plots, character exploration, suspense & action) becomes popular

  4. Enlightened Despots • Despot = absolute ruler • Enlightened despot = absolute ruler who reflects Enlightenment • Use Enlightenment ideas w/o giving up power • 2 Goals: • Make country stronger • Rule more effectively

  5. Enlightened Despots • Frederick the Great – wanted to strengthen and serve his country • Granted religious freedom • Reduced censorship • Improved education • Catherine the Great (Russia) • Recommends change, but does not happen • Serf revolt changes her desires • Expands Russia

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