The Masters III: Michelangelo — Unit test Answers

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8

Who were the three primary art masters of the 16th century?

Answer:

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael

11

One major change that occurred during the High Renaissance time period was that artists began to be __________.

A
commissioned by just the Catholic church
B
commissioned by just the aristocracy
C
commissioned by the aristocracy and guilds
D
commissioned by private sources
13

Why do you think Donatello chose to make Mary Magdalene have a haggard, emaciated look?

Answer:

Donatello likely chose the haggard, emaciated look to emphasize Mary Magdalene's life of penance and spiritual devotion after her encounter with Christ, showing her rejection of physical beauty in favor of inner faith and asceticism.

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Why is Brunelleschi considered such a significant contributor to Renaissance architecture?

Answer:

Answers may vary. He developed the concept of linear perspective, and he had the ability to solve architectural problems using mathematics.

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