Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture — Unit test Answers

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

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

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

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

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

How is tempera paint made?a.by binding pigments with egg yolkb.by mixing pigments with very hot waterc.by binding the paint with egg whitesd.by mixing pigments with oil

What is Vitruvian man?a.one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine manb.world renowned drawing of the correct human proportionsc.another name for Leonardo da Vinci

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 was the Foundling Hospital? a.a hospital founded by the Medici familyb.a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici familyc.a hospital that was built by Michelangelod.a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi

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

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

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

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