Which of the following distinguishes Italian artistic interests during the Renaissance in contrast to contemporary artists in Northern Europe?
A. increased focus on creating the illusion of physical reality
B. an emphasis on more analytical methods of illusionism
C. detailed descriptions of luminosity and textural differentiation
D. none of the above
Answer: B
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