USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

LEXINGTON CONCORD AND BUNKER HILL THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BEGINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was a common characteristic of many paintings made during the Revolutionary era?
A
Most paintings were made of government officials
B
Portraits were a popular art form at this period
C
Paintings usually depicted the subject’s profession
D
Religion was the subject of painting during this time period
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Certain characteristic elements of Renaissance painting evolved a great deal during the period. These include perspective, both in terms of how it was achieved and the effect to which it was applied, and realism, particularly in the depiction of humanity, either as symbolic, portrait or narrative element.

Detailed explanation-2: -Portraits can show part figures, usually showing the sitter’s head and shoulders, but they can also depict the whole figure. They can also illustrate more than one person, in a group portrait. When making a portrait the artist aims to show the sitter’s appearance as well as some elements of their character.

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