Pointing to medieval paintings in which children were portrayed with mature faces and participating in the same work and play activities as adults, French historian Philippe Ariès made the argument that:
A) children were considered nuisances.
B) childhood did not exist in medieval times.
C) children had the same rights as adults.
D) children often married very young.

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Philippe Ariès argued that childhood did not exist in medieval times, as evidenced by the portrayal of children in art with mature faces and participating in adult activities. This does not necessarily mean that children were considered nuisances or that they had the same rights as adults, nor does it address the issue of early marriage.

Pointing to Medieval Paintings in Which Children Were Portrayed with Mature