One of the central components of the Italian Renaissance was.

(A) Christian humility

(B) a concern for the improvement of society in general.

(C) adulation of the artist.

(D) the attempt to use art to educate the urban masses.

(E) rejection of scriptural authority.

E is the correct option.

Explanation:

Renaissance means rebirth, it was a period in Italian history that lasted from 14th to 17 the century and marked the transition from middle ages to modernity. It was a period of cultural revival and renewal of interest in the ancient period. During the 15th century, Italy became the leader of Painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, and philosophy. The most important aspect of the Renaissance period was the idea of "Renaissance Humanism" according to which man became the center of thought and ideal. While in middle ages Religion was in the focus.