All of the following statements are true of Caravaggio, except which one?
A. Caravaggio painted using the traditional Grand Style of his High Renaissance predecessors, with noble figures, dignified settings, and graceful symmetry
B. Caravaggio brought past Classical and Christian events to life as though they were occurring in the local taverns and streets of 17th century Italy
C. Caravaggio was known for his personal life as much as his artistic career, as he was arrested for various violent acts and even accused of murder
D. Caravaggio's paintings appealed to the senses rather than to the intellect
Answer: A. Caravaggio painted using the traditional Grand Style of his High Renaissance predecessors, with noble figures, dignified settings, and graceful symmetry
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