15th Century: Italy I Answers

Who were the Medicis?a.a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings b.a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th centuryc.a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florenced.a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance

What style(s) did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect? a. new Renaissance style, with no traditional forms b. traditional Roman style, and no Renaissance style c. both traditional forms and Renaissance style d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does the word Renaissance mean?a.new birthb.rebirthc.reconstructiond.renewal

What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?a.statisticsb.mathematicsc.trigonometryd.astrology

What was the Foundling Hospital? a.a hospital founded by the Medici familyb.a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici familyc.a hospital that was built by Michelangelod.a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi

By what means was most of the art in Florence created?a.by the churches themselves and the wealthy clergyb.by the donations to the Catholic churchc.by patronage funding from the Medici family

Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival? a.New mathematical principles of perspective were developed.b.Figures resembled those in ancient Roman art.c.Architects began using mathematical design principles in their buildings.d.All of the above are correct.

What is an impost block?a.a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded archb.another name for a columnc.a section of the clerestory windows that provides supportd.none of these

What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ? a. a porch b. a public shelter c. a walkway d. a chapel Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was Brunelleschi’s relationship with the Medici family?a.He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.b.He married a Medici daughter and became involved in the family business of banking and patronage.c.Both A and B are correct.