2016 · Q113
Which of the following statements about the new style of architecture of Rome in the 15th century is / are correct?
- 1It was marked by a complete break from the past.
- 2It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style.
- 3The Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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- A1 only
- B2 and 3
- C2 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong: 15th-century Roman architecture (the early Renaissance) was not a complete break from the past but a conscious revival of imperial Roman classical forms. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: it revived the classical style, and classically trained architects were patronised by wealthy merchants and aristocrats. Hence 2 and 3.