Which of the following statements about the new style of architecture of Rome in the 15th century is / are correct ?
- It was marked by a complete break from the past
- It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style
- The Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 only
2 and 3
2 only
3 only
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2016
– Statement 2: “It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style”. Correct. Renaissance architects (like Alberti, Bramante) studied ancient Roman buildings and texts like Vitruvius’s *De Architectura*. They sought to reintroduce classical elements such as columns (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian orders), pediments, arches, domes, and principles of symmetry, proportion, and harmony based on classical models.
– Statement 3: “The Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats”. Correct. The Renaissance was heavily fueled by patronage. Wealthy families, princes, and the Papacy were the major patrons of architecture, commissioning palaces, churches, and public buildings. They sought out architects who could realize their ambitions in the prestigious new classical style, which was seen as a symbol of learning, status, and connection to the glorious past.