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15th Century: Italy III

Question 4 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?

Answer
A
represent the visual world in a realistic way
B
look critically at the work of other artists
C
interpret their work in a more creative way
D
none of the above

Explanation

Linear perspective uses lines that appear to converge toward a vanishing point to create an illusion of depth on a flat surface. This allowed artists to represent the visual world in a more realistic, three-dimensional way. The correct choice is “represent the visual world in a realistic way.”

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