Which statements describe Italian Renaissance art?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

The figures have ideal beauty and physical perfection.

The figures have ideal beauty and physical perfection.

The art sometimes depicts classical topics or stories.

The art sometimes depicts classical topics or stories.

They rarely depict light and shadow.

They rarely depict light and shadow.

Children frequently resemble small adults.

Answer 1

The following statements correctly describe Italian Renaissance art:

1. The figures have ideal beauty and physical perfection.
2. The art sometimes depicts classical topics or stories.

The other two statements are incorrect:

• They rarely depict light and shadow. (Italian Renaissance art often uses light and shadow, a technique known as chiaroscuro, to create depth and realism.)
• Children frequently resemble small adults. (In Renaissance art, children are often depicted with more naturalistic proportions, reflecting a growing understanding of childhood as a distinct stage of life.)