Tekstblad met verklaring van de prenten, p. 2 1695

"Tekstblad met verklaring van de prenten, p. 2" (1695) by Charles Perrault is a page from a larger publication. The text discusses the role of the arts in society, specifically focusing on "the beautiful arts", such as architecture, painting, sculpture, optics, mechanics, eloquence, poetry and music. Perrault argues that these arts are all important in different ways and that they all work together to create a more beautiful and harmonious world. This publication highlights Perrault's deep interest in the arts and his belief in their power to improve society, a reflection of the Enlightenment era.