Question

How did Caravaggio's paintings depart from Renaissance traditions to reflect the Italian Baroque

style?

A.The paintings exaggerate human proportion in order to enhance the religious message.
B.The paintings depict figures within settings that demonstrate the use of atmospheric
perspective.
C.The paintings focus on naturalism and create drama through an intense use of light and
dark
D.The paintings depict figures with idealized beauty and proportion.

Answer 1

C. The paintings focus on naturalism and create drama through an intense use of light and dark.