Question

1. renaissance painters developed which technique to improve realism in their works?

a. using religious themes
b. including human figures
c. mixing colors
d. showing perspective

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Using religious themes was common in art before the Renaissance too and isn't a technique for realism.
• Option B: Including human figures was also present in earlier art (e.g., medieval art had human figures in religious contexts) and isn't a new technique for realism.
• Option C: Mixing colors is a basic art technique and not specific to Renaissance realism.
• Option D: Renaissance painters developed linear perspective (showing perspective) to create the illusion of depth and space, which greatly improved realism in their works.

Answer:

D. showing perspective