Chapter Thirteen: Materialism: The Industrial Era and the Urban Scene

Age of Materialism

Respond in writing to the following questions after reading Chapter 13 in your text and viewing the Web Assignments. 

1.  Which two landmarks would you consider most representative of late nineteenth-century Western culture, the so-called, “Age of Materialism”? Explain why.

2.  How did advancing technology affect the arts of the late nineteenth century? Provide specific examples.

Make sure to:

·  Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 100 words. Do not go over 250 words.

·  Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.

·  Address all questions.

·  Use proper grammar and punctuation.

·  If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.

·  Do not plagiarize. Your work will be checked by turnitin.com.