Why was Renaissance painting less influenced by classical examples than other arts, such as architecture and sculpture?
A) Few ancient paintings had survived for Renaissance artists to study.
B) Most surviving classical paintings were in Ottoman territory, inaccessible to Western artists.
C) Catholic Church leaders banned the study of classical paintings.
D) Renaissance artists did little painting, concentrating on sculpture.
E) Artists were repelled by the nudity of classical painting.
Answer: A
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