The most important thing that happened in the renaissance era was the sudden concern with

The most important thing that happened in the Renaissance era was the sudden concern with the humanities and the arts. This era was so influential in the development of various forms of knowledge and art that it was considered to be the rebirth of a cultural movement, the golden age after the dark/middle ages.

Isee it as a little of both. they are showing off their clothes and designers to get you to buy it but also to be amazed by the designs and the style. 

1.  were considered sacred in ancient egyptian society.  2.  some  gods  and goddesses were identified with particular  animals.the goddess of war, named sekhmet was sometimes shown with the  head  of a lioness to show that she was ferocious.