Viola's series entitled The Passions is based on which prior eras' paintings of figures in sorrow, ecstasy, or astonishment?
A)Byzantine and Gothic
B)Modern and Postmodern
C)Impressionist and Post-Impressionist
D)Renaissance and Baroque

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The Passions series by Bill Viola draws inspiration from the emotional intensity and expressive use of light found in Renaissance and Baroque paintings, focusing on figures depicted in states of sorrow, ecstasy, or astonishment. These eras are known for their dramatic use of light and shadow to heighten emotional expression in art.

Viola's Series Entitled the Passions Is Based on Which Prior