WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Renaissance art was traditionally more colorful than art from the previous time period.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Linear perspective was created during the early Renaissance in the first part of the 15th century. It was one way of making paintings look more realistic by allowing artists to depict realistic, three-dimensional space.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient theory of color which carried through the Renaissance, was that all colors were mixtures of darkness and light-black and white. Aristotle, for instance, held that dark crimson comes from the mixture of black with sunlight or firelight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Art of the Renaissance is so unique because it arguably exemplifies the humanistic ideals in art, while still adhering to the strict standards of quality and accuracy, as seen in Ancient Greece and Rome via the architecture and sculpture present in those cultures.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.

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