The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture — Unit test Answers

Which of the following techniques was not introduced during the Baroque Period?a.impastob.genre paintingc.sfumatod.tenebrism

Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology? a.effect of the moon on tidesb.modern theory on the formations of the continentsc.precise observations of human anatomyd.ideas for space travel

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?a.flashy, luxurious textiles, detailedb.simplistic, naturalc.bold, patterned, bright

What is the artistic term for an image of Mary holding her dead son Jesus?a.pisab.sacra conversazionec.pietad.Madonna

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

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does the word Renaissance mean?a.new birthb.rebirthc.reconstructiond.renewal

Who were the Medicis?a.a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings b.a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th centuryc.a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florenced.a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance

What is the Tempietto, seen below? a. a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of St. James Cathedral b. a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio c. a tower built by Bramante in the front of St. James Cathedral d. a tower built by Michelangelo in the front of St. James Cathedral Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is iconoclasm?a.rejection of using religion in artb.the Protestant’s prejudice towards Catholicsc.the smashing of religious imagery d.protecting religious imagery

What is Pieta?a.a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ bodyb.a sculpture of Davidc.a painting of the Creation of Mand.a self-portrait of Michelangelo

Who is known for the following quote? “The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.” a. Matthias Grünwald b. Marc Chagall c. Albrecht Altdorfer d. Albrecht Dürer Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is a grotto?a.a garden in front of the churchesb.a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliagec.a stone pathway leading to the back of the nave of the churchd.none of the above

In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.a.intellectual; emotionalb.emotional; intellectualc.intellectual; realisticd.realistic; emotional

What was the Counter-Reformation?a.a change that swept over all of Italyb.the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practicesc.a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal d.a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther

What is an impost block?a.a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded archb.another name for a columnc.a section of the clerestory windows that provides supportd.none of these

What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?a.religionb.the story of David and Goliathc.God’s relationship to mand.all of the above

Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?a.gravity and balance of individual parts to the wholeb.highly formal architecture and paintingc.non-religious themesd.all of the above

What is Bramante credited with?a.He introduced the High Renaissance style of architecture.b.He designed the first grotto.c.He designed the Vitruvian man.d.all of the above

The king of France loved the Italian Renaissance so much that he__________________.a.modeled his castle in the Italian styleb.commissioned artists for over 1,000 pieces for his castlec.commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to move to Franced.all of the above