Cultural and Technological Changes of the Enlightenment

The Enlightenment did not just influence European ideas about government and how monarchs ruled, it also had a huge impact on the scientists and philosophers of the era. All sorts of new ideas and technology were developed which led to great advancements. Many of the artists from this era created new works such as music, paintings, and literature which reflected Enlightment ideas.

Essential Questions

• Who were some of the composers, artists, philosophers, and writers of the period?
• What improved technologies and institutions were important to European economies?