Question

In what way did classical Greek and Roman attitudes become part of enlightenment thought?

A: Ideas of order and harmony were promoted in neoclassical art.
B: Enlightenment thinkers followed polytheistic religions.
C: Philosophers rejected the idea of humanism and individual rights.
D: The baroque style of art became very unpopular.

Answer 1

A: Ideas of order and harmony were promoted in Neoclassical art.

The Enlightenment spirit of the 18th century valued the order and harmony seen in Greek and Roman culture and sought to emulate it. As one art historian, writing The Art Post Blog, has stated, the idea spread that "Greek and Roman artistic perfection was the only form to imitate, in order to give an image of beauty and harmony."

As to the other answer options:

Enlightenment thinkers followed a variety of religious patterns, but not typically polytheism. Deism and rational religion were popular approaches to religion by "enlightened" persons, and some even chose atheism.

Enlightenment philosophers championed the ideas of humanism and individual rights.

The Baroque style of art did not disappear as soon as Neoclassicism appeared. Baroque styles continued throughout the 18th century and evolved also into the Rococo style.

Answer 2

A: Ideas of order and harmony were promoted in neoclassical art.

The Greeks and Romans ideas about how people should be governed and their freedoms were promoted. This include the idea of common people participating in how they were ruled through democratic systems.