14th Century II — Unit test Answers

What role did Monasteries play in the world of art ? a. The monks and nuns would contact the places to display the illuminated manuscripts. b. Monasteries were the centers of art and learning. c. The monks and nuns would find artists and bring them to the monasteries to use their talents. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is an illuminated manuscript?a.text that is supplemented with decorated initials with miniature illustrationsb.writings that are displayed with lights to show off their beautyc.manuscripts that were considered to be blessed by saintsd.all of the above

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

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is William Caxton known for?a.He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.b.He developed the first printing press in Germany.c.He opened the first publishing house in England.d.all of the above

What was the Oseberg ship used for? a. a grave ship b. a warship c. for cargo d. none of these Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who was Johann Gutenberg? a.the inventor of the moveable printing pressb.a famous woodcut artistc.an artist known for his shading abilityd.all of the above

Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?a.clerestoryb.galleryc.arcaded.all of the above

Which of the following is true about Flemish painting? a.the art was both symbolic and realisticb.the art was symbolic but not realisticc.the art was usually non-representational

What is depicted in the Triumph of Death, seen above? a. a depiction of the effects of the Black Plague b. figures overcoming the Black Plague c. a panoramic landscape of death d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis, the shrines were moved from the ______ to the ______.a.crypt; high altarb.high altar; cryptc.nave; narthexd.narthex; nave

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following was an innovation of Saint-Denis?a.sculptureb.architecturec.goldsmithingd.all of the above

How did the Black Plague affect the city of Florence?a.It killed nearly 10% of the population.b.It killed nearly 50% of the population.c.It killed nearly 80% of the population.d.The city was evacuated before the plague could spread.

Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style? a.simplistic linesb.soaring stonework and ribbed vaultsc.detailed domes

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?a.a master builder during the Gothic periodb.writer of many Greek mythsc.a Greek philosopherd.none of the above

What is intaglio? a.a printmaking technique where the image is burned into the surfaceb.a printmaking technique where the image is sketched into the surfacec.a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?a.ribbed domesb.ribbed archesc.ribbed vaultsd.all of the above