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The passage given below is followed by four summaries. Choose the option that best captures the author’s position.
The conceptualization of landscape as a geometric object first occurred in Europe and is historically related to the European conceptualization of the organism, particularly the human body, as a geometric object with parts having a rational, three-dimensional organization and integration. The European idea of landscape appeared before the science of landscape emerged, and it is no coincidence that Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied the structure of the human body, also facilitated an understanding of the structure of landscape. Landscape which had been a subordinate background to religious or historical narratives, became an independent genre or subject of art by the end of sixteenth century or the beginning of the seventeenth century.
  • a)
    The three-dimensional understanding of the organism in Europe led to a similar approach towards the understanding of landscape.
  • b)
    Landscape became a major subject of art at the turn of the sixteenth century.
  • c)
    The study of landscape as an independent genre was aided by the Renaissance artists.
  • d)
    The Renaissance artists were responsible for the study of landscape as a subject of art.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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The given paragraph describes how the study of landscape gained prominence and became an independent genre. Renaissance artists facilitated the development of the field as an independent genre.
Let us evaluate the options one by one.
Option A states that understanding of the organism in Europe led to a similar approach towards the understanding of landscape. Though this option is true, it fails to capture the fact that the field evolved as an independent genre with the help of Renaissance artists.
Option B states that Landscape became a major subject of art at the turn of the sixteenth century. Again, option B fails to capture the role played by the Renaissance artists.
Option D states that Renaissance artists were responsible for the study of landscape as a subject of art. The paragraph mentions that the artists facilitated in the transformation of the field into an independent genre. Option D establishes a strong relationship and holds Renaissance artists 'responsible' for the study of landscape 'as a subject of art'. The parts within the quotes disregard the fact that the artists just aided the process. They were not solely responsible for the development. Therefore, we can eliminate option D.
Only option C captures the fact that the renaissance artists 'aided' in the development of the study of landscape as an independent genre and hence, option C is the right answer.
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Understanding the Author's Position
The author explores the relationship between the European conceptualization of both the human body and landscape, emphasizing the influence of Renaissance artists on the independent study of landscape as a genre in art.
Key Points Supporting Option C
- Geometric Understanding: The author discusses how the European view of the human body as a geometric object parallels the geometric conceptualization of landscape. This indicates a foundational shift in perception during the Renaissance.
- Role of Renaissance Artists: Artists like Leonardo da Vinci are highlighted for their dual studies of both the human body and landscape. Their work contributed significantly to a new understanding of landscape, transforming it from a mere backdrop to an independent subject.
- Evolution of Landscape as a Genre: By the end of the sixteenth century, landscape emerged as a distinct genre in art, illustrating the impact of Renaissance artists in this evolution.
Conclusion
Option C best captures the author's position as it directly acknowledges the role of Renaissance artists in facilitating the understanding and study of landscape as an independent subject of art. This encapsulates the core argument presented in the passage about the transformative influence of these artists on the perception of landscape during that period.
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