WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which movement helped to re-introduce Greco-Roman ideas to Western culture?
A
The Enlightenment
B
The Protestant Reformation
C
The Renaissance
D
The Industrial Revolution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While Humanism initially began as a predominantly literary movement, its influence quickly pervaded the general culture of the time, re-introducing classical Greek and Roman art forms and contributing to the development of the Renaissance.

Detailed explanation-2: -A central theme found within the Renaissance era, which was derived from the Ancient Greek and Roman society, was the belief of humanism. Humanism is the belief that humans and their lives are more important or equal to religious/supernatural things.

Detailed explanation-3: -A movement called humanism began. Based on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, humanists placed great value in individuals and believed that people should be free to think and discuss their ideas with others. Humanists were interested in astronomy, biology, math, botany and the human body.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -It symbolised the beginning of a new era of art, rebirthing the classical models of Ancient Greek and Rome periods while using the modern techniques.

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