History · Changing Cultural Traditions

Recent historians like Peter Burke suggest that Burckhardt exaggerated the sharp contrast between the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Which of the following arguments support this view? (1) Earlier periods, like the Carolingian era, also witnessed a familiarity with Roman culture. (2) Religion continued to be a central and vital part of life during the Renaissance. (3) The cultural and artistic changes of the Renaissance had deep roots in the 12th and 13th centuries. (4) Artistic styles and scientific methods underwent absolutely no development or modification during this entire era.