Question

The Pieta, by Michelangelo, is a
model example of Renaissance art. What does sculpture represent
about art during this era?

The sculpture lacks the use of perspective, which had been more popular among artists of the Middle Ages.

The sculpture is perfectly lifelike--which makes it so scary and ugly that viewers want to look away.

The sculpture uses perspective and very natural-looking details to evoke strong religious feelings.

The sculpture is well done in terms of technique but does little to suggest a feeling.

Answer 1

The third choice. Renaissance sculpture (like Michelangelo’s Pietà) emphasizes naturalistic, anatomically accurate detail and idealized beauty to evoke strong religious emotion and devotional response.