Renaissance buildings were modeled on ancient ruins. They had Greek and Roman inspired features such as arches, columns, and domed roofs. Renaissance figures were realistic like classical figures, but with emotions. Therefore, Renaissance painters were influenced by the renewed interest in classical culture and the spread of humanism. They wanted to depict real people who were posed in lifelike ways and whose faces expressed emotions. They also wanted to include realistic settings. The result was a new style of painting.
