In the context of arts and engineering, which of the following statements most accurately reflects the historical approach of engineers when integrating artistic design into their projects?
A) Engineers often ignored artistic elements because they were not relevant to their objectives.
B) Engineers knew exactly what their objective was, blending artistic design seamlessly into functional projects.
C) Engineers prioritized artistic design over functional objectives to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
D) Engineers typically avoided artistic considerations due to their complexity and unpredictability.