... than a spiritual leader, and many pontiffs fell prey to the vices of corruption and nepotism that often accompanied a position of such power."(Spark - Italian Renaissance 1). The Renaissance was welcomed by the Church because the majority of the art that was created was associated with Jesus Christ in some way. Much of the literature, sculptures, and paintings were dedicated to things from the Bible ... . The art that was produced during the Renaissance did not challenge the Christian faith so it was embraced. But, the higher Renaissance gave rise to new inquiries in reference to the phy...

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