What was an important factor in the emergence of the italian renaissance? a. the decline of religious feeling and belief b. the desire to rebound from the black death c. the rise of wealthy, urban patrons of the arts d. the creation of powerful, centralized monarchies?

c. the rise of wealthy, urban patrons of the arts

Urban wealthy nobles who were willing to invest in arts from the classical was a major driver of renaissance. This is because they would be able and were also willing to sponsor art work. as a result there was renewed intrests in the classical.