Read the given extract.
Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘a specimen of the early Renaissance’, in the given sentence from the extract. a specimen of the early Renaissance, enriched with specimens of the cinque-cento.
(a) A sample of the ancient art
(b) A model of the modern style
(c) An example of the old architecture
(d) A copy of the new design
Answer as written by the student:
The correct answer is (c) An example of the old architecture
Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:
To answer this question, we need to understand what the phrase 'a specimen of the early Renaissance' means and what it refers to in the extract.
- The early Renaissance was a period of European art and culture that lasted from the 14th to the 16th century.
- Therefore, 'a specimen of the early Renaissance' means an example or a model of the art and culture of the early Renaissance period.
- The phrase 'a specimen of the early Renaissance' describes the room as an example of the old architecture of the Renaissance period, which was influenced by classical styles and motifs.
-Therefore, the correct answer is (c) An example of the old architecture. 🙌