Question

The School of Athens depicts significant philosophers and other figures studying art, science and math. This works of art reflects the humanist idea that
A art is the only available for the glorification of God
B literature should not be written in the vernacular
C there could be less emphasis on religion
D the art should represent only religious icons

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) there could be less emphasis on religion

The Humanism that is present in School of Athens focused on the importance of humans rather than the importance of religion and divine figures.

The School of Athens picture shows a school, a place where people go to elevate themselves through knowledge and research. Individuals are shown in the picture, people who actually existed but that are represented with faces of historical characters like Plato that wears the face of Leonardo Da Vinci.