How would you describe the spirit of the industrial revolution? (In other words: how would you describe some of the most popular ideas, beliefs, and artistic styles of that period?
In particular, how did Humanistic ideals/values impact this time period, if at all? What
changes/events, if any, do we see in this time period that were brought about by Humanistic
thinking?
Which ONE piece of art (for example, painting, sculpture, or architecture) is the clearest
expression of the spirit of the age? In other words, which ONE work of art do you think best
represents the spirit of the entire time period? (Be sure to include the image of the artwork discussed.
this paper should be a response paper, not a research paper, but you can add a few sources to support your opinion.
