14th Century I Answers

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

What did an artist have to do to become part of the guild? a.A panel of Master artists had to approve the painting.b.The artist had to paint a piece in front a panel for approval.c.Receive an examination of a masterpiece that could achieve master status.d.All of the above

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 a guild?a.a group of artists that support one anotherb.a group of artists that work togetherc.an association of people organized by occupationd.a group of people interested in art

Who painted the frescoes in the image below? a. Giotto di Bondone b. Cennino Cennini c. Arnolfo di Cambio d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why did most Italian architecture seem to be focused more on design than engineering?a.The patrons of the cathedrals wanted a more decorative style.b.Sculptors and painters were responsible for Italian architecture.c.Traditional Italian architecture had always been focused on design.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 is gesso?a.a technique used by many Renaissance artistsb.a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a paintingc.a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint

Who were the members of the guild? a.creative paintersb.the rich and powerfulc.priestsd.both A and C

Which of the following is one of the painting steps in Cennino Cennini’s painting handbook?a.cover with linen soaked in gessob.lay down blocks of color c.paint the darker areas