Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Cumulative exam Answers

What was the Counter-Reformation?a.a change that swept over all of Italyb.the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practicesc.a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal d.a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther

What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies? a.ink on vellumb.ink on parchmentc.paint on parchmentd.paint on vellum

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 tenebrism?a.the three dimensional effect light createsb.a style of painting using sharp contrasts of light and darkc.the shadows created by the artistd.none of the above

How is tempera paint made?a.by binding pigments with egg yolkb.by mixing pigments with very hot waterc.by binding the paint with egg whitesd.by mixing pigments with oil

What is a grotto?a.a garden in front of the churchesb.a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliagec.a stone pathway leading to the back of the nave of the churchd.none of the above

What is an illuminated manuscript?a.text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrationsb.writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beautyc.manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saintsd.all of the above

What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?a.religionb.the story of David and Goliathc.God’s relationship to mand.all of the above

What is Correggio’s most famous piece?a.Fall of the Giantsb.The Abduction of Ganymedec.The Tempestd.Assumption of the Virgin

What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided