The correct answer is C. Take an old-style, improve it, and make it something new.
Explanation:
The Renaissance was an important historical period after the Middle Ages. During this, there were important advancements in terms of art, literature, philosophy, among others. Moreover, the Renaissance was inspired by the ideals of Ancient civilizations, especially Ancient Greece and Rome. This implies Europeans had a renewed interest in Ancient Greece and Rome culture.
However, they did not simply copy the styles of these civilizations but used the old styles to make something new. For example, in the case of art, ancient artistic ideals and styles were mixed with the styles, ideals, etc. of that time, and this lead to a new style that resembled but was not identical to the one of the classic civilizations. According to this, the correct statement is C.
