15th Century: Italy III

Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the sculptures of David and Mary Magdalene by Donatello?a.Mary Magdalene is shown ragged and emaciated.b.David is portrayed as a boy. c.They contain a high level of emotion and expression.d.all of the above

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D

Question 2

Which of the following was a popular art form during the 15th century?a.muralsb.frescosc.sculpturesd.all of the above

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D

Question 3

What is a coffer?a.a door to a storage areab.an area where the priest sitsc.sunken panels located on the ceilingd.a wooden box

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C

Question 4

How does Masaccio reinforce the one point perspective seen in the house in the image above? a. by making the figures in the background darker b. by adding the sky and mountains c. by diminishing the size of the trees in the background d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 5

What is the name of the painting shown below, and who is the artist who painted it? a. Expulsion from Paradise, Ghiberti b. Left Behind, Masaccio c. Expulsion from Paradise, Masaccio d. Left Behind, Ghiberti Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 6

Why do you think Donatello chose to make Mary Magdalene have a haggard, emaciated look?

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Donatello likely chose the haggard, emaciated look to emphasize Mary Magdalene's life of penance and spiritual devotion after her encounter with Christ, showing her rejection of physical beauty in favor of inner faith and asceticism.

Question 7

What is atmospheric perspective, and where can it be seen in The Tribute Money? (shown above)

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Answers may vary. Atmospheric perspective is making objects that are further away less detailed. It can be seen in the mountains as they fade from grayish green to grayish white.

Question 8

What type of artwork is on The Gates of Paradise doors?a.frescob.reliefc.gilded bronze castingd.none of the above

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C

Question 9

What type of artwork is on The Gates of Paradise doors?a.frescob.reliefc.gilded bronze castingd.none of the above

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B

15th Century: Italy III Answers

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