Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain — Cumulative exam Answers

Which of the following is true about Flemish painting? a.the art was both symbolic and realisticb.the art was symbolic but not realisticc.the art was usually non-representational

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.a.served as a reminder of Florence’s republican stateb.warned the people that they should obey the churchc.symbolized the city of Florenced.all of the above

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?a.ribbed domesb.ribbed archesc.ribbed vaultsd.all of the above

Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa? a. It is highly replicated work. b. Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife c. It is da Vinci's only completed work. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of these does not use ribbed vaulting in its design?a.St. Etienneb.Durham Cathedralc.St. Patrick’s Cathedrald.All of the above use ribbed vaulting.

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.

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

What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?a.represent the visual world in a realistic wayb.look critically at the work of other artistsc.interpret their work in a more creative wayd.none of the above

What is a guild?a.a group of artists that support one anotherb.a group of artists that work togetherc.an association of people organized by occupationd.a group of people interested in art

What is an effigy? a.a sculpture blessed by saintsb.a sculptural religious artifactc.a representation of a person, usually a sculptured.a deity

What is depicted in the Triumph of Death, seen above? a. a depiction of the effects of the Black Plague b. figures overcoming the Black Plague c. a panoramic landscape of death d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was vellum originally made from?a.horse skinb.sheep skinc.treated parchment paperd.none of the above

Who worked on the illuminated manuscripts?a.four scribes and three major illuminatorsb.each monk would do an entire manuscriptc.one scribe and one illuminatord.none of these

How did the invention of ribbed groin vaults change Romanesque architecture? a. added storage space in churches b. opened up the interior space c. both A and B d. neither A nor B Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following jobs did the monks and nuns have during medieval times?a.weldersb.embroiderersc.farmersd.all of the above

What are orthogonal lines? a.any lines on the floor of a paintingb.imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing pointc.lines that artists use to create a symmetrical pieced.none of the above

Which of the following is considered one of the most famous pieces of art of the Renaissance? a.Gates of Gloryb.Gates of Paradisec.Gates of Goldd.Gates of Purgatory

What is the first step to masking a woodcut?a.The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.b.A drawing is made on wood.c.The artist does the cutting without a drawing.d.none of the above

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?a.flashy, luxurious textiles, detailedb.simplistic, naturalc.bold, patterned, bright

Which of these artists was one of the first Dutch still life painters?a.Pieter Claeszb.Rachel Ruyschc.Anthony van Dyck