Which is a characteristic of medieval art but not Renaissance art?

A.
a focus on the beauty, grace, and strength of the nude human body

B.
a fascination with themes from ancient Greece and Rome

C.
very little use of light and shadow, so that figures and objects look flat

D.
natural human figures that captured movement and individual expression

Question

Which is a characteristic of medieval art but not Renaissance art?	
 
 A.
a focus on the beauty, grace, and strength of the nude human body
 
 B.
a fascination with themes from ancient Greece and Rome
 
 C.
very little use of light and shadow, so that figures and objects look flat
 
 D.
natural human figures that captured movement and individual expression

warriorz13 · Answer

Medieval art: Mostly religious; very focused on creating symbols of Christian concepts/values; not concerned with realism. Served a purpose: "Before a worshipper has even entered the church, he would find images of saints and sinners, of angelic beings and the punishment of the damned. All stood as a reminder of the importance of holding one's thoughts to God." Statues were shallow and flat. Bodies might be out of proportion. 
Renaissance art: Very focused on realism--on portraying things as they look. Used linear perspective in painting. Not as focused on religion. Often used to show the beauty in nature (including human beings). Often depicted everyday life. Used light and shadow.

warriorz13 · Answer

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