15th Century: Italy I Answers

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 is patronage?a.talking to someone in a condescending wayb.financial support given by a person or organizationc.organizing a plan to execute a projectd.any type of emotional support

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

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.

What is the image below? a. Church of San Medici b. Church of San Lorenzo c. Palazzo Church d. Foundling Hospital Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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 role did the Medici family play in Florence?a.They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.b.They were asked to paint numerous paintings for the churches, and sculpt for the inner community.c.They regulated the financial aspects of all the patronage of the arts.d.all of the above