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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
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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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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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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Which of the following is true about Flemish painting?

A
the art was both symbolic and realistic
B
the art was symbolic but not realistic
C
the art was usually non-representational
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What Master’s influence can be seen in The Small Cowper Madonna? (above)

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A
Bramante
B
Donatello
C
Michelangelo
D
Leonardo da Vinci
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How is tempera paint made?

A
by binding pigments with egg yolk
B
by mixing pigments with very hot water
C
by binding the paint with egg whites
D
by mixing pigments with oil
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
It is highly replicated work.
B
Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife
C
It is da Vinci's only completed work.
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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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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What is Pieta?

A
a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body
B
a sculpture of David
C
a painting of the Creation of Man
D
a self-portrait of Michelangelo
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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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How was the artist for The Gates of Paradise chosen?

A
The artist begged to be chosen.
B
The pope chose the artist.
C
Artists competed for the opportunity.
D
Multiple artists worked on the project.
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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 Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it?

A
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
B
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
C
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.
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What is an impost block?

A
a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch
B
another name for a column
C
a section of the clerestory windows that provides support
D
none of these
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?

A
the inventor of the moveable printing press
B
a famous woodcut artist
C
an artist known for his shading ability
D
all of the above
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Which artist developed linear perspective?

A
Brunelleschi
B
Alberti
C
Leonardo da Vinci
D
Rucellai
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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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What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above

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