Which of the following statements about the new style of architecture of Rome in the 15th century is / are correct? 1. It was marked by a complete break from the pas 2. It was actually a revival of the imperial Roman style 3. The Architects familiar with classical style were employed by wealthy merchants and aristocrats Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The 15th-century architectural style in Rome was characterized by a conscious revival of the imperial Roman style, often referred to as 'classical' [1]. This movement, known as the Renaissance, drew inspiration from the excavation of ancient ruins and the study of classical texts like Vitruvius [1]. While it marked a departure from the vertical complexity of the preceding Gothic style, it was not a 'complete break' from the past, as many medieval elements and religious continuities persisted [2]. The patronage for this new style was driven by the Popes, wealthy merchants, and aristocrats who employed architects specifically trained in classical principles [1]. These architects utilized mathematical proportions, symmetry, and classical orders (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian) to create structures that embodied order and idealized beauty [2]. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is an oversimplification.

Sources

1. [1] Themes in world history, History Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Changing Cultural Traditions > Architecture > p. 113
2. [2] Themes in world history, History Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Changing Cultural Traditions > Was there a European 'Renaissance' in the Fourteenth Century? > p. 120