Which of the following statements is not true of the classical period?
A. Philosophers and writers in the classical period believed that custom and tradition, rather than reason, were the best guides to human conduct.
B. Philosophers and writers in the classical period saw their time as a great turning point in history and called it the "age of enlightenment."
C. By the late eighteenth century, the rococo style had been superseded by the neoclassical style, which attempted to recapture the "noble simplicity and calm grandeur" of ancient Greek and Roman art.
D. During the early eighteenth century, the heavy, monumental baroque style gave way to the more intimate rococo style, with its light colors, curved lines, and graceful ornaments.
Answer: A
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