Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Unit test

Question 1

Tintoretto was known for _____

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creating small-scale models of his paintings.

Question 2

Why did Bramante’s plans for the St. Peter’s Basilica never come to fruition?

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Bramante died before he could act on the plans.

Question 3

How does the artist use tenebrism in the piece above?

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Answers may vary. By bringing out the stark contrast between the saint and the background.

Question 4

How was Durer’s depiction different from most representations of this event?

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Answers may vary. Most had the horsemen lined up in a row, while Durer created a compact overlapping ground of wild riders.

Question 5

Which of the four plans of St. Peter’s Basilica is represented in the image below?

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Bramante’s plan

Question 6

How did Riemenschneider depict the Last Supper differently than Leonardo da Vinci?

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He made Judas the central figure with Jesus on the left.

Question 7

The painting below uses similar lighting techniques to The Last Supper, and both were painted by which artist?

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Tintoretto

Question 8

What did Hans Holbein the Younger come to be known as?

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“King’s Painter”

Question 9

What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting?

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French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.

Question 10

Describe the stylistic influence of the church seen above.

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Answers will vary. The church is a combination of basilica-style building and a united dome building.

Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Unit test Answers