A tondo is _________.

a. a Renaissance philosophy of learning
b. the underlying structure of a stable composition
c. the grace and ease of Renaissance subject matter
d. thick layers of paint
e. a circular format in painting


e. a circular format in painting

a. Incorrect. A tondo is a format for painting, not a philosophy.
b. Incorrect. A tondo is not an underlying structure for a stable composition.
c. Incorrect. A tondo does not refer to the gracefulness and ease in Renaissance painting.
d. Incorrect. A tondo does not refer to thick layers of painting.
e. Correct. A tondo is a circular format in painting.

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