14th Century I

Question 1

Which of the following best describes Florence during the beginning of the Renaissance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 2

What is depicted in the image above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Florence Cathedral

Question 3

What is gesso?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting

Question 4

Why did most Italian architecture seem to be focused more on design than engineering?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.

Question 6

What is an apse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vault

Question 7

What is buon fresco?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster

Question 8

What is gesso?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting

Question 9

Buon fresco and fresco secco can be used in the same wall painting.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fresco secco

14th Century I Answers