Question

how did italian renaissance architects depart from gothic architectural design?
they used flying buttresses to absorb some of the force from the heavy roof and walls.
they emphasized the height of the building so that visitors would feel closer to god.
they incorporated features from classical greek and roman construction into their designs.
they used stained - glass imagery to depict biblical stories for illiterate worshippers.

Explanation:

The Italian Renaissance was a period of revival of classical learning and values. Gothic architecture was characterized by features like pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Renaissance architects, in contrast, looked back to Classical Greek and Roman architecture. They incorporated elements such as columns (like Doric, Ionic, Corinthian), domes (inspired by structures like the Pantheon in Rome), and symmetry. The first option (flying buttresses) is a Gothic feature. The second option (height to feel closer to God) is also more in line with Gothic cathedrals' emphasis on verticality for a spiritual experience. The fourth option (stained - glass for biblical stories) is a common Gothic element (e.g., in Gothic cathedrals). The third option about incorporating Classical Greek and Roman features is a key departure of Renaissance architecture from Gothic.

Answer:

They incorporated features from Classical Greek and Roman construction into their designs.