AnswersArt History A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain

Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain — Cumulative exam Answers

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The Dutch were so proud of the painting below that they _______________________.

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A
presented it to King Charles I
B
presented it to the French queen Marie de’ Medici
C
used it as a model for Flemish painters
D
presented it to the French queen Marie Antoinette
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What is wattle and daub?

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Wattle and daub is a building method using woven wooden strips covered with mud, clay, or plaster.

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In Dresden, Primitivism grew in opposition to the current ___________ __________.

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What is the title of the image above?

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Countess of Urbino
B
Venus of Urbino
C
Duchess of Urbino
D
Parisian courtesan
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Why does Leonardo da Vinci fit the term “Renaissance man”?

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He excelled in multiple fields including art, science, engineering, and anatomy.

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What does The Creation of Adam depict?

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The Creation of Adam depicts God reaching out to give life to Adam, whose hand reaches toward God’s; their fingers nearly touch.

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What is the purpose of a flying buttress?

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A flying buttress supports the outward pressure of a vaulted roof by transferring it to exterior piers, allowing taller walls and larger windows.

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What were the most commonly used symbols in Flemish art?

A
religious relics
B
everyday objects
C
images of Christ
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What scene is depicted in The Last Supper?

A
when Jesus said goodbye to the apostles
B
when Jesus told the apostles that one of them would betray him
C
when Jesus told the apostles what would happen to him
D
none of the above
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The essential elements for building a skyscraper are metal beams and __________.

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What does an altar symbolize in a Christian church?

A
table of the Last Supper of Christ
B
tombs of Christ and the saints
C
both A and B
D
focal point of the church
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Which of the following is an example of how innovative Leonardo da Vinci was in his artwork?

A
his use of shading
B
his use of chiaroscuro
C
his invention ideas
D
none of the above
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What were the artist’s two major influences for the mural above?

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What was Abbot Suger’s history with St. Denis that made him so interested in its preservation?

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Answers may vary. Students should include some of the following: He was brought to the Abbey of Saint-Denis in 1091, at the age of ten, to be educated by the monks at the church school. He also worked as secretary to the abbot, provost of outlying properties, and envoy to the papal court before his appointment as abbot on March 12, 1122. After this, he devoted the remainder of his life to reforming the monastery and its monks, rebuilding the church, and enriching its treasury.

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What does the dog represent in the following image? (Hint: The name “Fido” may come from this representation.)

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Answer:

The dog represents fidelity and loyalty, especially faithfulness between the married couple.

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In which of these areas did Leonardo da Vinci make discoveries?

A
He developed plans for a car.
B
He foreshadowed modern theories of the formation of continents.
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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When and where was this photograph taken?

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Which of the following people was not involved in the making of stained glass windows?

A
glassblower
B
painter
C
artisan
D
all of the above were involved

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