Which statement describes a difference between these painting details by sandro botticelli and albrecht dürer? a. botticelli used oil paint, adding numerous layers to create depth; dürer used egg tempra to create a velvety sheen. b. botticelli's painting shows a christian influence; dürer's has a gothic influence. c. botticelli's figure has natural shading and a realistic background; dürer's figure has ideal beauty and many details. d. botticelli used atmospheric perspective; dürer used one-point perspective.

From what i know from finals last year, i would guess that the answer is C

These traits are all equally important in recognizing the validity of artwork mainly due to an artists' consistent style and reputation which they have developed over a lengthy period of time. most famous paintings contain specific characteristics of the artist who created it. an appraiser would pay close attention to certain key elements within the painting, as well as an accuracy in measurement and color shade. blended textures and outlines are essential in recognizing an authentic piece from a copy. signature and imagery exist in epic proportions to balance out each trait as they coexist in harmony, depending on preference and style of each artist. no two original pieces are virtually identical, although it may be almost impossible to see discrepancy with the naked eye.