Question

"Both sides of human consciousness — the side turned to the world and that turned inward — lay, as it were, beneath a common veil, dreaming or half awake. The veil was woven of faith, childlike prejudices, and illusion; seen through it, world and history appeared in strange hues; man recognized himself only as a member of a race, a nation, a party, a corporation, a family, or in some other general category. It was in Italy that this veil first melted into thin air, and awakened an objective perception and treatment of the state and all things of this world in general; but by its side, and with full power, there also arose the subjective; man becomes a self-aware individual and recognises himself as such."

In what way does Burkhardt see the Renaissance as a break with the past?
A The Renaissance exposed a previously unknown duality of man.
B The Renaissance refuted religion.
C The Renaissance was the first major artistic achievement in Italy.
D The Renaissance was based on individual identity instead of group identity.

Answer 1

Option: D The Renaissance was based on individual identity instead of group identity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Renaissance began in Europe in the 14th century, when people started to question things around them. A new way of thinking emerged where individual showed their accomplishments by developing new ideas and techniques in representing their work. Renaissance artists and architects like Leonardo da Vince and Michelangelo were known for their work which depicted a new way of seeing things around them.