Humanities Homework Help

I’m working on a humanities writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

 answer two of the following three questions. 

1. There were four major shifts in the Renaissance. What were these shifts AND what are their significance to art? Choose a piece of art from your textbook to discuss. Write two college-level paragraphs.

2. . Using the artistic elements handouts from the module and your textbook, discuss the significance of Michelangelo’s La Pieta’s subject matter (what’s going on in the sculpture and what message, if any, is Michelangelo offering his audience? Please note that even though there is an obvious religious connection, consider that the Church during the Italian Renaissance worked hard to make Jesus into a relatable person to the people. Think about what kind of secular meanings there might be…). Write two college-level paragraphs.

3. What are the major differences between Romanesque churches and Gothic cathedrals in terms of architectural structure? Consider shape, emphasis, decoration/ambiance, etc. Use a structural example from your textbook to discuss. Write two college-level paragraphs.