Which of the following did the development of linear perspective allow artists to do?

A.
show human anatomy more accurately

B.
paint three-dimensional images on a flat surface

C.
create more exact technical drawings

D.
build domes with precise mathematical proportions

1 answer

B. paint three-dimensional images on a flat surface.

Linear perspective is a technique that allows artists to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface, such as a canvas. It works by using a vanishing point and converging lines to create the illusion of depth and distance in a painting. This technique was first developed during the Renaissance and allowed artists to create more realistic and lifelike images on a flat surface.