Introduction to the Masters Answers

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 of the following projects was commissioned by popes?a.Scrovegni Chapelb.Florence Cathedralc.Sistine Chapeld.all 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 the artistic term for an image of Mary holding her dead son Jesus?a.pisab.sacra conversazionec.pietad.Madonna

Whose self portrait is seen below? a. Raphael b. Michelangelo c. Leonardo da Vinci d. Donatello Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Whose self portrait is seen below? a. Raphael b. Donatello c. Michelangelo d. Leonardo da Vinci Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Whose self portrait is seen below? a. Raphael b. Leonardo da Vinci c. Michelangelo d. Donatello 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 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

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