AnswersArt History A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture

The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture — Unit test Answers

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What is a genre painting?

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A genre painting depicts scenes from everyday life.

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Which of the four plans of St. Peter’s Basilica is represented in the image below? a. Old Saint Peter’s Basilica b. Bramante’s plan c. Michelangelo’s plan d. Maderno’s plan Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following sentences contains the correct usage for virtuosity?a.The virtuosity of the animals was expressed in their gait.b.The musicians showed extreme virtuosity in their range.c.The virtuosity of the figures in the painting gave it a heavenly appearance.

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The fantastic imagination of Bosch is sometimes associated with ___________ art.a.surrealistb.romanticc.medievald.minimalist

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What is the title of the image above? a. Countess of Urbino b. Venus of Urbino c. Duchess of Urbino d. Parisian courtesan Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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What is the name of the above sculpture by Bernini?

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Ecstasy of St. Theresa

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What themes were common in English architecture?a.ornamentalb.classicalc.gothicd.Romanesque

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Why did Bramante’s plans for the St. Peter’s Basilica never come to fruition?a.He and the pope could not agree on the plans.b.The pope changed his mind several times.c.The pope died and political unrest followed.d.Bramante died before he could act on the plans.

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What does secular mean?

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Secular means not religious or spiritual; relating to worldly or non-church matters.

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What Baroque painting technique can you identify in the piece above? a. impasto b. genre painting c. tenebrism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?a.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 was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?a.creating mysterious landscapesb.experimenting with new techniquesc.being one of the most accomplished German landscape painters

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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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How are Altdorfer’s landscapes different from Durer’s landscapes of nature?

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Altdorfer’s landscapes include more dramatic and fantastical elements with expressive skies, while Dürer’s are more naturalistic, precise, and realistic depictions of actual places.

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Why was it so shocking when Pope Julius II wanted to demolish St. Peter’s Basilica?

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Answers may vary. It was considered to be one of the holiest sights in Europe.

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