WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did Renaissance art differ from medieval art in style and subject?
A
by looking less realistic and smooth and some Renaissance art was about Greek gods and ideas which made it the same in subject.
B
by looking more realistic and smooth and some Medieval art was about Greek gods and humanism ideas which made it differ in subject.
C
by looking more realistic and smooth and some Renaissance art was about Greek gods and secular ideas which made it differ in subject.
D
by looking more cheap and rough and some Renaissance art was about Greek gods and secular ideas which made it differ in subject.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Perspective made Renaissance art seem larger than Medieval art. Perspective made Renaissance art seem more religious than Medieval art. Why were Renaissance artists influenced by ancient Greek and Roman temples and buildings?

Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between medieval and Renaissance architecture is that medieval architecture (particularly Romanesque architecture) is characterized by its heavy, solid, and fortified structures. In contrast, Renaissance architecture is characterized by its lighter, more graceful, and more ornate style.

Detailed explanation-3: -When compared to middle ages, during renaissance there were drastic changes and developments in many areas, such as cultural, social, economic, and political. As its name suggests, it’s a period of revival art, literature, and learning. Thus, this is the main difference between middle ages and renaissance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most important techniques that were established during the renaissance were sfumato, chiaroscuro, perspective, foreshortening and proportion. The advent of these techniques marked a significant shift in art history.

Detailed explanation-5: -Medieval art was largely Christian in nature. Classical art reflected pagan and secular themes. Additionally, classical artists were able to paint and sculpt in a way that depicted the human form and objects in nature in a much more realistic way than medieval artists.

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