Question

What element of classical influence can be identified in this image of St. Peter's Basilica?

Perspective

Gothic sculptures

Ornamentation

Corinthian columns

The statue of David by Michelangelo demonstrates which artistic influence?

Byzantine romance

Classical orders

Islamic focus on ornate patterns

Western European focus on biblical figures


The School of Athens depicts significant philosophers and other figures studying art, science, and math. This work of art reflects the humanist idea that

art is only valuable for the glorification of God

literature should not be written in the vernacular

there could be less emphasis on religion

art should represent only religious icons

Answer 1

1) Corinthian column
2) Western European focus on Biblical
figures
3) there could be less emphasis on religion.

Answer 2

1. D: Corinthian columns

Step-by-step explanation:

The arts in general, in the period of Renassaince, architecture as well were greatly influence by the classical learning (Greek and Roman). The Corinthian columns are part of the classical architecture, and were created in ancient Greece.

Answer:

2. D: Western European focus on biblical figures

Step-by-step explanation:

David is the biblical hero that killed the giant Goliath, and later wrote psalms.

Answer:

3. C: there could be less emphasis on religion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The work of art of The School of Athens reflects the humanist idea of putting more emphasis on the intelect and not so much in religion, as it was in the Middle Ages. It was the study of classical antiguity.