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Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Cumulative exam Answers

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How was the artist for The Gates of Paradise chosen?

A
The artist begged to be chosen.
B
The pope chose the artist.
C
Artists competed for the opportunity.
D
Multiple artists worked on the project.
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Correggio was known for creating _________ and ____________ effects.

A
dramatic; theatrical
B
bold; shocking
C
allegories; special
D
all of the above
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Which artist developed linear perspective?

A
Brunelleschi
B
Alberti
C
Leonardo da Vinci
D
Rucellai
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What is intaglio?

A
a printmaking technique where the image is burned into the surface
B
a printmaking technique where the image is sketched into the surface
C
a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface
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What common theme is present in Spanish Baroque art?

A
Scenes of martyrdom
B
Heavy reliance on realism
C
Biblical or religious scenes
D
Light and colorful design
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What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
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What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?

A
represent the visual world in a realistic way
B
look critically at the work of other artists
C
interpret their work in a more creative way
D
none of the above
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?

A
the inventor of the moveable printing press
B
a famous woodcut artist
C
an artist known for his shading ability
D
all of the above
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What is a lancet window?

A
another name for a stained glass window
B
a tall narrow window with a pointed arch at the top
C
a specific window in honor of Saint -Denis
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Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?

A
artists cut individual pieces of glass
B
the painters add details with emulsion
C
designer drew a composition on a wood panel
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Which of the following is considered one of the most famous pieces of art of the Renaissance?

A
Gates of Glory
B
Gates of Paradise
C
Gates of Gold
D
Gates of Purgatory
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How does the artist create movement in the painting above?

Question illustration
A
The figures are blurry and appear to be in motion.
B
The figures are holding Jesus’ body to lay him to rest.
C
The figures move diagonally to create a triangular composition.
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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

A
effect of the moon on tides
B
modern theory on the formations of the continents
C
precise observations of human anatomy
D
ideas for space travel
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Where on the church pictured above can you locate evidence of Baroque influence?

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A
There are dramatic towers on both sides of the dome.
B
The frieze has a detailed, ornate, bas relief.
C
The facade contains deep porticos which cause a dramatic play of light and shadow.
D
none of the above
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What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ?

A
The monks and nuns would contact the places to display the illuminated manuscripts.
B
Monasteries were the centers of art and learning.
C
The monks and nuns would find artists and bring them to the monasteries to use their talents.
D
none of the above
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What is Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it?

A
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
B
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
C
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.
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Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?

A
Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork.
B
Flemish artists used non-symbolic art.
C
Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
D
none of the above
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What does tromp l’oeil arch mean?

A
rounded arch
B
secret arch
C
fool the eye arch
D
eye of the needle arch
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What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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Which of the following characteristics is unique to Ottonian manuscripts?

A
They conveyed a sense of spirituality and deep felt emotion.
B
Gesture and gaze conveyed the meaning.
C
They had high intellectual and artistic qualities.
D
all of the above

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