Question

During the Romanesque period, stone sculpture began to be produced again in greater numbers. What was MOST LIKELY the cause of this increase in stone sculpture production? (1 point) Responses Most people commissioned busts of their entire families because individualism was strong during this time period. Most people commissioned busts of their entire families because individualism was strong during this time period. Most Romanesque sculpture is religious in nature, either in its use or subject matter, and the spread and fervor of religion was strong at the time. Most Romanesque sculpture is religious in nature, either in its use or subject matter, and the spread and fervor of religion was strong at the time. Funeral masks became very popular due to the Black Plague, so common people were buying sculptural masks for their dying relatives. Funeral masks became very popular due to the Black Plague, so common people were buying sculptural masks for their dying relatives. Sculpture of this time was completely pleasant and welcoming, so more people wanted these optimistic pieces in their homes.

Answer 1

The most likely cause of the increase in stone sculpture production during the Romanesque period is: "Most Romanesque sculpture is religious in nature, either in its use or subject matter, and the spread and fervor of religion was strong at the time."

This statement reflects the significant role that religion played during the Romanesque period, leading to a corresponding increase in the production of religious art and sculpture.