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1. 1.  The Eighteenth Century is referred to as the Age of Diversity, and has also been called the "Age of Enlightenment" or the "Age of Reason."  This was an age of diversity especially seen in 18th century art and literature.  The Rococo style of art represented a central style to many in the aristocracy.  What is the purpose or role of the rococo style?  Define the term "rococo" and gives its origins?  Name five stylistic elements of the style. 

2. 2.  The other significant artistic style of the 18th century took the place of the rococo elements, and is called Neo-Classicism or Neo-Classical art.  What two reasons helped to promote the rise of Neo-Classicism?  What were the stylistic traits of Neo-Classicism?  Name some of the stylistic features that Jacques Louis David and William Hogarth employed.

3. 3.  In a Classical symphony, what are the different sections of a work called?  Classical symphonies use the sonata form to structurally organize each composition into a "classical" composition.  What are the three main sections of the sonata form called?  What was a reason for the use of this form? (think theme) 

4. 4.  Name two of the main points that Voltaire is making in Candide.  Was he a rational humanist, a pessimist, or both?

Rococo is defined as an eighteenth century style of architecture and furnishing characterized by elaborately playful decoration, and regarded by stern classical purists as “effeminate" or tasteless pretty. As applied to literature, the term suggests a cheerful lightness and intimacy of tone and an elegant playfulness. Rococo’s was an extension of the Italian Baroque style. Developed first in the decorative and interior design, displayed the delicacy and playfulness of Rococo design. This was seen almost perfectly in tune with the excesses of Louis XV’s regime. Stylistic elements of the Rococo style include bright colors, elaborate ornamentation, and profusion of scrolls, foliage, and animal forms.

Neoclassicism arose...