In what way were English artist William Hogarth's engravings representative of a particular subgenre of Enlightenment-era culture?
A) They were often satirical and moralistic.
B) They were always symmetrical and proportionate.
C) They were meant to inspire awe and reverence.
D) They criticized the church and the monarchy.
E) They were reminiscent of Greek engravings.
Answer: A
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