Why were Renaissance artists influenced by ancient Greek and Roman temples and buildings?

A. The artists worked close to the temples and buildings.

B. The artists read books about the temples and buildings.

C. The artists traveled to visit the temples and buildings.

D. The artists saw paintings of the temples and buildings.

(Its not D I got it wrong the first time)

Answer

C. The artists traveled to visit the temples and buildings.

Explanation:

Renaissance artists were influenced by ancient Greek and Roman architecture because many of them traveled to places where these ancient structures still stood, especially in Italy and parts of the Mediterranean. By directly observing the ruins of these ancient temples, buildings, and sculptures, they were inspired by the classical styles, symmetry, and proportions that they saw. This exposure helped revive classical ideas in art, leading to a focus on humanism, perspective, and realistic depictions in art, which were key characteristics of the Renaissance.