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What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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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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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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Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?

A
gravity and balance of individual parts to the whole
B
highly formal architecture and painting
C
non-religious themes
D
all of the above
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What is Vitruvian man?

A
one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine man
B
world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
C
another name for Leonardo da Vinci
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What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
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What role did the Medici family play in Florence?

A
They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.
B
They were asked to paint numerous paintings for the churches, and sculpt for the inner community.
C
They regulated the financial aspects of all the patronage of the arts.
D
all of the above
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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 commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century?

A
political parties
B
wealthy families
C
the papacy
D
scholars
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What characteristic of Donatello’s work helps to define him?

A
He explored human emotions and expressions.
B
He had a perfect sense of the human form.
C
His sculptures all have a similar face.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?

A
Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork.
B
Flemish artists used non-symbolic art.
C
Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
D
none of the above
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How did the papacy behave during the High Renaissance?

A
They lived like princes.
B
They lived a modest lifestyle, with few material items.
C
They controlled everything.
D
all of the above
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What is the first step to masking a woodcut?

A
The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.
B
A drawing is made on wood.
C
The artist does the cutting without a drawing.
D
none of the above
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What is linear perspective?

A
a critical approach an artists takes
B
an artistic interpretation
C
a method artists use to create the illusion of space
D
a method that uses only black pencil lines
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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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What is the artistic term for an image of Mary holding her dead son Jesus?

A
pisa
B
sacra conversazione
C
pieta
D
Madonna
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What was the benefit of using oil versus tempera paint?

A
Oil paint is more flexible and allows artists to make changes easier.
B
Oil paint dries faster.
C
Oil paint uses egg yolk, which allows for deeper colors.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

A
effect of the moon on tides
B
modern theory on the formations of the continents
C
precise observations of human anatomy
D
ideas for space travel
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Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?

A
gravity and balance of individual parts to the whole
B
highly formal architecture and painting
C
non-religious themes
D
all of the above
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What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below?

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A
fertility
B
dogs
C
windows
D
all of the above

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