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Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Unit test Answers

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Who was Hans Holbein the Younger?

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German painter and printmaker; became court portraitist to Henry VIII of England, known for realistic and detailed portraits.

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Why is the story of the Château de Versailles considered a “rags-to-riches” story?

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The Château de Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge and was transformed into one of the most opulent palaces in Europe, symbolizing a dramatic rise from humble beginnings to grandeur.

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

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English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.
B
French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.
C
English Baroque painting displayed high contrast of light and shadow.
D
English Baroque painting had a strong Dutch Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.
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The portrait below showcases Bronzino’s ability to use formal effect with his choice of ________ and setting yet conveys the ________ demeanor of the subject.

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background; haughty
B
costume; innocent
C
costume; haughty
D
background; innocent
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What scene is depicted in Feast in the House of Levi?

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What was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?

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creating mysterious landscapes
B
experimenting with new techniques
C
being one of the most accomplished German landscape painters
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What is portrayed in the image above?

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when Lucifer was thrown down from heaven
B
a mythical war
C
figures described in the book of Revelation from the Bible
D
none of the above
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What medium did Durer use in the above piece?

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A
etching
B
woodcut
C
charcoal
D
pencil
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How did the artist add drama to the image above?

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He used more dramatic lighting than ever before.
B
He created a narrative painting with conflict.
C
He added some unnecessary but colorful characters.
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How does Poussin create an orderly progression through perspective in the image above?

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Who is pictured above?

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Giorgione
B
Titian
C
Correggio
D
Poesie
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Which of the following is the primary characteristic of Mannerism?

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intricate compositions
B
sophisticated elegant features
C
fearless manipulations or distortions of formal conventions
D
all of the above
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How did the artist add drama to the image above?

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A
He used more dramatic lighting than ever before.
B
He created a narrative painting with conflict.
C
He added some unnecessary but colorful characters.
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What was Christopher Wren’s focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

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After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren proposed a grand redesign with broad streets and open spaces. The plan was not adopted because rebuilding needed to begin quickly and existing property boundaries made a complete redesign difficult. Wren instead focused on rebuilding many of London’s churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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Which of the following is true about the Renaissance patrons in France?

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Queen Catherine d’Medici renovated a castle in the Italian style.
B
Francis I started to renovate royal properties to reflect his interest in the Italian Renaissance.
C
Francis I was a great French patron of the Italian Renaissance.
D
All of the above are true.
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How did the styles of Titian and Giorgione differ?

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Titian's focus was on natural landscapes, while Giorgione's focus was on the human figure.
B
Giorgione's focus was on natural landscapes, while Titian's focus was on the human figure.
C
Giorgione used texture and bright colors, while Titian's paintings were dark and muted.
D
Giorgione's style was popular and sought after, while Titian's style was not.
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How are Altdorfer’s landscapes different from Durer’s landscapes of nature?

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Answers may vary. Altdorfer’s are more poetic and mysterious.

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What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?

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His figures all had the same face up close.
B
None of his figures had recognizable faces.
C
He depicted characters not as unique individuals, but rather well observed types that people could relate to from all time periods.
D
He elongated their features.
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What is the main focus of Mannerism?

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Mannerism focused on creating artificial, intellectual effects through elongated figures, exaggerated poses, and elegant compositions rather than naturalism.

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