Question

What statement is true regarding the influence of the church as it

applied to the creation of art during the Middle Ages (5th
to the 15th
Century), also known as the Medieval Period that merged into
the Italian Renaissance. Witch trials and burnings were taking place
and the rise of the Spanish Inquisition (1478-1834) brought fear of the
"Church" and birthed the seeds of Democracy and Revolution
culminating in the birth of the United States of America.
Science and the Church were often at odds with each other resulting in artists and
scientists being very secretive regarding their works and inventions
The Church was a powerful force resulting in most art having a religious nature
Wealthy politicians often commissioned artists to paint their portraits as propaganda
All of the above
None of the Above

Answer 1

Correct answer is ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Step-by-step explanation:

Church was dominating the life of ordinary people throughout Middle Ages, no matter if people were members of nobility or some peasants. In Spain, when Isabella and Ferdinand were ruling, Inquisition trialed everyone who opposed the church and even sometimes made people to convert to Christianity - example of Moorish Muslims and Jews.

The same goes with the works of scientists who often opposed the norms and dogmas of church is their works. We have examples of Galilei and Bruno.

When it comes to art, religious depictions were the most common representation in the medieval art.