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Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was the Counter-Reformation?

A
a change that swept over all of Italy
B
the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practices
C
a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal
D
a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther
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What material was used for Nun Guda’s Book of Homilies?

A
ink on vellum
B
ink on parchment
C
paint on parchment
D
paint on vellum
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What is an impost block?

A
a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch
B
another name for a column
C
a section of the clerestory windows that provides support
D
none of these
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What is tenebrism?

A
the three dimensional effect light creates
B
a style of painting using sharp contrasts of light and dark
C
the shadows created by the artist
D
none of the above
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How is tempera paint made?

A
by binding pigments with egg yolk
B
by mixing pigments with very hot water
C
by binding the paint with egg whites
D
by mixing pigments with oil
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What is a grotto?

A
a garden in front of the churches
B
a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliage
C
a stone pathway leading to the back of the nave of the church
D
none of the above
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What is an illuminated manuscript?

A
text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrations
B
writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beauty
C
manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saints
D
all of the above
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What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above
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What is Correggio’s most famous piece?

A
Fall of the Giants
B
The Abduction of Ganymede
C
The Tempest
D
Assumption of the Virgin
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What was the Oseberg ship used for?

A
a grave ship
B
a warship
C
for cargo
D
none of these
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What is special about the Amiens cathedral?

A
It was blessed by saints.
B
It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.
C
It contains relics from Saint-Denis.
D
None of the above
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What is pictured below?

Question illustration
A
baldacchino
B
basilica
C
balacchino
D
piazza
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What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture?

A
used as decorative clothing
B
used to identify a person’s profession
C
indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank
D
used for rituals
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What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

A
Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.
B
Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.
C
It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.
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Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?

Question illustration
A
The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt.
B
The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection.
C
The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power.
D
The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown.
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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How does Donatello’s depiction of Mary Magdalene deviate from others?

A
He used a different medium than other sculptors.
B
He shows her true beauty more than other artists.
C
He shows her as emaciated and ragged.
D
none of the above
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Inspiration sources, such as a surface design system called ______, are still rooted in tradition.

A
ubi
B
uli
C
lui
D
ilu
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How is tempera paint made?

A
by binding pigments with egg yolk
B
by mixing pigments with very hot water
C
by binding the paint with egg whites
D
by mixing pigments with oil
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What is Correggio’s most famous piece?

A
Fall of the Giants
B
The Abduction of Ganymede
C
The Tempest
D
Assumption of the Virgin

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