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Which of the following is considered one of the most famous pieces of art of the Renaissance?

A
Gates of Glory
B
Gates of Paradise
C
Gates of Gold
D
Gates of Purgatory
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?

A
the inventor of the moveable printing press
B
a famous woodcut artist
C
an artist known for his shading ability
D
all of the above
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What was the Foundling Hospital?

A
a hospital founded by the Medici family
B
a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici family
C
a hospital that was built by Michelangelo
D
a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi
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What are orthogonal lines?

A
any lines on the floor of a painting
B
imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point
C
lines that artists use to create a symmetrical piece
D
none of the above
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Which of the following was printed by William Caxton’s publishing house?

A
William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
B
The Temptation of Saint Anthony
C
Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
D
all of the above
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In the above image, what does the white towel in the back of the middle panel represent?

Question illustration
A
love
B
purity
C
a sense of order
D
truth
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What techniques were used in the creation of the piece above?

Question illustration
A
mathematics and linear perspective
B
linear perspective and sfumato
C
chiaroscuro and linear perspective
D
all of the above
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How was Rogier van der Weyden’s Last Judgment displayed?

A
painted on the inside only to create interest
B
painted on inside to display when open, painted on outside to display when closed
C
painted on the outside only for display purposes
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What did Donatello inspire many artists to do?

A
sculpt with different mediums
B
add expressiveness to public monuments
C
sculpt Biblical figures
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What is patronage?

A
talking to someone in a condescending way
B
financial support given by a person or organization
C
organizing a plan to execute a project
D
any type of emotional support
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What significant role did printmaking play in the art of the period?

A
Printing opened the door for female artists.
B
Printing helped to generate revenue.
C
Printing helped spread knowledge and art in the forms of illustration.
D
all of the above
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What is Martin Schongauer known for?

A
He invented the printing press.
B
He had the amazing ability to shade from the deep blacks to faint grays, using only lines.
C
He invented a new woodcut technique.
D
none of the above
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What classical features are included in the Palazzo Rucellai?

A
arched windows
B
domes
C
superimposed columns
D
none of the above
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What did the color blue symbolize in Flemish painting?

A
the blood of Christ
B
the Last Judgment
C
the Holy Spirit
D
Christ’s royal heritage
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By what means was most of the art in Florence created?

A
by the churches themselves and the wealthy clergy
B
by the donations to the Catholic church
C
by patronage funding from the Medici family
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What did Renaissance architects seek to create?

A
perfect balance in their architecture
B
perfect images by using mathematical formulas
C
perfect symmetry
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is depicted in the image below?

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A
The angel Gabriel visits Joseph to tell him to not be afraid, and to take care of Mary and the baby Jesus.
B
The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will be the mother of Jesus.
C
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus.
D
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
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How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above?

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A
He painted using a high contrast.
B
He illuminated the figures from outside light sources.
C
He painted Jesus in lighter colors than the other figures.
D
all of the above
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What problem did Brunelleschi face in one of his construction projects?

A
creating a dome that needed no external support
B
creating a dome that did not show any of the supports
C
building a dome that the Medici family approved of
D
all of the above
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In Robert Campin’s Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?

A
a window
B
a white towel
C
a dog
D
a chair

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