14th Century I Answers

Why was Florence such an ideal city for artistic expression? a.Most artists were born in Florence.b.Florence promoted economic and social freedom.c.The patrons were all open-minded.d.All of the above

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall? a. Fresco secco b. Buon Fresco c. both A and B d. neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance? a.Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.b.Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.c.It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.

What is an apse? a.the section of the sanctuary with the altarb.a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vaultc.the long, narrow section leading to the domed.none of the above

What is buon fresco?a.a good fresco paintingb.when paint is applied to dry plaster wallc.a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plasterd.none of the above