Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 1: Which statement best describes how European art changed after the Renaissance and Baroque periods?
- Answer: It became darker and sadder.
Question 2: Which characteristic made the still life a popular genre among artists?
- Answer: It helped artists practice their observational skills.
Question 3: When did still life become its own recognized art genre?
- Answer: 16th Century.
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