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What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

A
Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.
B
Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.
C
It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.
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Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

A
ribbed domes
B
ribbed arches
C
ribbed vaults
D
all of the above
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Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?

A
artists cut individual pieces of glass
B
the painters add details with emulsion
C
designer drew a composition on a wood panel
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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 is a pilgrimage church?

A
A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints.
B
A church where pilgrims would worship.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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What is buon fresco?

A
a good fresco painting
B
when paint is applied to dry plaster wall
C
a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster
D
none of the above
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Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
a master builder during the Gothic period
B
writer of many Greek myths
C
a Greek philosopher
D
none of the above
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Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

A
Fresco secco
B
Buon Fresco
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style?

A
simplistic lines
B
soaring stonework and ribbed vaults
C
detailed domes
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How was Rogier van der Weyden’s Last Judgment displayed?

A
painted on the inside only to create interest
B
painted on inside to display when open, painted on outside to display when closed
C
painted on the outside only for display purposes
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In Robert Campin’s Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?

A
a window
B
a white towel
C
a dog
D
a chair
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What was used to join the stained glass pieces together?

A
steel
B
silver
C
lead
D
iron
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Buon fresco and fresco secco can be used in the same wall painting.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is TRUE about gothic master builders?

A
They designed the structure of the church without supervising its construction.
B
Their primary role was to construct the church the Abbot designed.
C
They worked closely with the Abbot to design and build a church.
D
They supervised construction without working with their own hands.
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What were the “gripping beasts?”

A
what the Vikings were called, because they were warriors
B
the intertwined animals carved on the bow and stern of viking boats
C
the Viking weapons
D
none of the above
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Which of the following were the Vikings known for?

A
using both swords and axes in battle
B
being the only fighters across Europe to take prisoners
C
both of these
D
neither of these
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What did an artist have to do to become part of the guild?

A
A panel of Master artists had to approve the painting.
B
The artist had to paint a piece in front a panel for approval.
C
Receive an examination of a masterpiece that could achieve master status.
D
All of the above

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