Why did artists during the Industrial Age turn away from classicism and develop a different style of art?
A. They wanted to use a style of art that was based on traditional values.
B. They were reacting to advances in technology and wanted to celebrate them.
C. They wanted to represent reason and balance in their paintings and literature.
D. They were reacting to the social problems brought by industrialization.

Artists during the Industrial Age shifted away from classicism due to reactions to social problems caused by industrialization, the influence of advances in technology, and new philosophical ideas emphasizing individualism and emotion. This period saw the emergence of movements such as realism and impressionism best represented by artists like Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. The chosen option for the multiple-choice question is D, as it directly addresses the reaction to social problems brought by industrialization.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07

During the Industrial Age, artists moved away from classicism due to their reactions to social problems caused by industrialization, the influence of technological advances, and new philosophical ideas. This period saw the emergence of movements like realism and impressionism, reflecting contemporary life and individual experience. Such changes represented a significant evolution in the art world. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07