Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A.
The Mannerists subtly undermined the Church's authority instead of serving it through the traditions of Renaissance art.
B.
The Mannerists helped advance art beyond simple religious purposes toward the trend that would appreciate reason and science.
C.
Instead of inspiring spiritual awe, the Mannerists broke with Renaissance conventions to pioneer a new point of view.
D.
The Mannerists wanted to fascinate viewers in a way that conventional religious art did not.