Asked by Shaun Nicholas on Sep 28, 2024

Michelangelo's design for the twin tombs of Giuliano and Lorenzo de' Medici, never finished, is believed to have been based on which school of thought?

A) Protestantism
B) Neo-Platonism
C) Scholasticism
D) Humanism

Twin Tombs

Two adjacent burial sites, often constructed for individuals with close personal or familial relationships, found in various ancient and historical cultures.

Neo-Platonism

An ancient school of philosophy based on the ideas of Plato, revived during the Renaissance and modified by the teachings of Christianity.

Giuliano and Lorenzo de' Medici

Members of the prominent Medici family in Florence, Italy, who played significant roles in the politics, culture, and banking of the Renaissance period.

  • Evaluate the inclusion of philosophical, religious, and humanist components in the art of the Renaissance era.