Question

some of the most famous renaissance leaders believed in a new idea called humanism. the table below lists some humanist beliefs. these beliefs were often expressed in renaissance literature and art. match each example of renaissance art and literature to the humanist belief it illustrates.
a painting of roman gods and goddesses having a feast on a beautiful hillside
a drawing of a mother getting her children ready for bed
a journal that showed how to use lines and angles to make paintings look more realistic
an essay teaching future leaders how to gain power and rule fairly
humanist beliefs
humanists believed that individual people and their daily lives were important.
humanists believed ancient greek and roman culture should be studied and honored.
humanists believed that the world should be studied and represented in a realistic way.
humanists believed that people should think about topics such as government and history.
renaissance art and literature

Explanation:

• The mother and children scene focuses on ordinary daily human life, matching the belief in the importance of individual daily experiences.
• Roman gods are a core part of ancient Roman culture, so depicting them reflects honoring classical civilizations.
• Using mathematical techniques to create realistic art aligns with the humanist focus on studying and representing the real world accurately.
• An essay about ruling and government directly relates to humanist interest in analyzing political and societal topics.

Answer:

1. Humanists believed that individual people and their daily lives were important. → A drawing of a mother getting her children ready for bed
2. Humanists believed ancient Greek and Roman culture should be studied and honored. → A painting of Roman gods and goddesses having a feast on a beautiful hillside
3. Humanists believed that the world should be studied and represented in a realistic way. → A journal that showed how to use lines and angles to make paintings look more lifelike
4. Humanists believed that people should think about topics such as government and history. → An essay teaching Italian leaders how to gain power and rule Italy