Introduction to the Masters 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

Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?a.gravity and balance of individual parts to the wholeb.highly formal architecture and paintingc.non-religious themesd.all of the above

Which artist created Pieta, the sculpture seen below? a. Michelangelo b. Donatello c. Leonardo da Vinci d. Raphael Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did the papacy behave during the High Renaissance? a. They lived like princes. b. They lived a modest lifestyle, with few material items. c. They controlled everything. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Where did much of the Counter-Reformation take place?a.Council of Trentonb.Council of Trentc.Council of Trentiod.Wittenburg

What is the artistic term for an image of Mary holding her dead son Jesus?a.pisab.sacra conversazionec.pietad.Madonna

Who commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century? a. political parties b. wealthy families c. the papacy d. scholars Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the benefit of using oil versus tempera paint?a.Oil paint is more flexible and allows artists to make changes easier.b.Oil paint dries faster.c.Oil paint uses egg yolk, which allows for deeper colors.d.all of the above

Who led the Protestant Reformation?a.Martin Lawrenceb.Martin Luther IIc.Martin Luthleyd.Martin Luther

Which of the following projects was commissioned by popes?a.Scrovegni Chapelb.Florence Cathedralc.Sistine Chapeld.all of the above