The Renaissance led to changes in many areas, including the way people learned about the
world and the way they created art. The table below describes some of these changes. Decide
whether each represents a change in learning or a change in art.
Learning
Art
Scholars studied the writings of ancient Greek and
Roman thinkers.
Scientists developed better methods to study the
human body and the physical world.
Sculptors created statues of humans who looked
strong and beautiful.
Inventors used ideas from ancient Greece and
Rome to create new technology.
Artists made their drawings more lifelike to better
represent the world around them.