Asked by Natalie Provancal on Jul 02, 2024

Which mode of thinking inspired the leading families and many artists of the Early Renaissance in Italy?

A) Stoicism
B) Paganism
C) Capitalism
D) Humanism

Humanism

In the Renaissance, an emphasis on education and on expanding knowledge (especially of classical antiquity), the exploration of individual potential and a desire to excel, and a commitment to civic responsibility and moral duty.

  • Comprehend the ideological movements that inspired Renaissance artists and patrons.