WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Italian Renaissance was a time of renewed interest in classical ideas and achievements associated with the culture of which ancient nation?
A
China
B
Egypt
C
Greece
D
India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The art of the Italian Renaissance revived ideas from ancient Greek and Roman art, particularly the emphasis on naturalism and human anatomy. Various ancient sources that were rediscovered during the Renaissance include Greek and Roman sculpture, painting, decorative arts and architecture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Renaissance period was characterized by a renewed interest in Classical Greek and Roman scholarship and values. In the 1100s several events occurred that would eventually lead to the Renaissance.

Detailed explanation-3: -It refers to a period in European civilization that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom. The Renaissance saw many contributions to different fields, including new scientific laws, new forms of art and architecture, and new religious and political ideas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Italian Renaissance artists focused more on the ideas of humanism and naturalistic portrayals of the world and people around them. In fact, the word renaissance itself is a French word, but its origins come from the Italian word rinascita, which means “rebirth”.

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