DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - C - Michelangelo's famous Renaissance masterpieces include the paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Key Takeaway: It was in the Renaissance that famous painters first began to develop the idea of perspective. This gave their work a sense of being three-dimensional, allowing figures and their surroundings to appear more lifelike. Additionally, Renaissance artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo began using human cadavers to better understand human form and muscular structure. These new artistic innovations led to art becoming a profitable profession in Italy.