14th Century II Answers

Which of the following buildings holds the Giotto fresco seen below? a. Padua Chapel b. Scrovegni Chapel c. Florence Cathedral d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of Giotto’s accomplishments are highlighted in the image above? a. his expertise of portraiture b. his depth in a landscape, and his ability to model forms with color c. his mosaic technique d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best describes the themes in Giotto’s work?a.traditional religious subjectsb.the Gospel of St. Matthewc.the life of Jesusd.none of the above

Although there is no way of knowing with certainty, who is believed to have painted Triumph of Death, seen above? a. Giotti b. Pietro di Bondone c. Buffalmacco d. Florence di Medici Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is depicted in the Triumph of Death, seen above? a. a depiction of the effects of the Black Plague b. figures overcoming the Black Plague c. a panoramic landscape of death d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In the image above, Triumph of Death, what did the people on horses find? a. three open coffins b. figures of death c. three evil spirits d. three angels Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did Giotto (right image) depict space differently than Cimabue? a. He used a sharper contrast of light and shadow. b. He used perspective. c. He used the play of light and shadow across these figures to create a sense that they are 3-dimensional beings in real space. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did Giotto show the emotion in the piece above? a. He showed real human suffering rather than symbolism. b. He used color. c. He used symbolism. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the title of the piece above? a. Mary and Jesus b. The Pieta c. The Death of Jesus d. Lamentation Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did the Black Plague affect the city of Florence?a.It killed nearly 10% of the population.b.It killed nearly 50% of the population.c.It killed nearly 80% of the population.d.The city was evacuated before the plague could spread.