Describe what influenced such profound change in artworks from Medieval to Renaissance periods.

The Influences of an increased awareness of nature, a revival of classical learning, and a more individualistic view of man.

Explanation:

answer; ///(gordon allport)

        i think it is referred as the 8th wonder of the world because each of the terra cotta warriors was not the same. they each had many things with their physical stature, like different height, armor, and different characteristics, which were all different. what makes it interesting is that there were 8,000 soldiers in that tomb. so making that many soldiers for the emperor meant a-lot to the emperor. it means that their is strength in numbers now matter how different.

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