15th Century: Italy II 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 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

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

Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?a.He managed the Foundling Hospital.b.He was one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance.c.He married a Medici family member and was a great patron of the arts.d.all of the above

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

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

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 did Renaissance architects seek to create?a.perfect balance in their architectureb.perfect images by using mathematical formulasc.perfect symmetry d.all of the above

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