Question

Which of the following values and characteristics is NOT apart of the humanist movement during the European Renaissance? (1 point)

Responses

( ) A focus on religious matters.

( ) A focus on Naturalism to depict the realities of the human body and objects.

( ) Emphasis on the study of the humanities.

( ) Use of classical Greek and Roman works to address issues in contemporary European society.

Answer 1

A focus on religious matters.

Renaissance humanism emphasized classical Greek and Roman learning, the humanities (grammar, rhetoric, history, moral philosophy), and naturalistic representation in art — it was generally more secular and centered on human concerns rather than a primary focus on religion.