Question

Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?
a.
gravity and balance of individual parts to the whole
b.
highly formal architecture and painting
c.
non-religious themes
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

Answers a and b only.

Explanation: High Renaissance art emphasizes balance, harmony, and the unity of parts to a coherent whole (a) and a formal, classical approach in architecture and painting (b). While secular and classical subjects became more common, religious themes still predominated, so (c) is not a defining characteristic.