15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula I — Unit test Answers

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.

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 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

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

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.a.served as a reminder of Florence’s republican stateb.warned the people that they should obey the churchc.symbolized the city of Florenced.all of the above

What style of portraiture that Raphael uses in The Small Cowper Madonna was likely influenced by Leonardo? (above) a. the theme b. the characters c. the tilt of the head, reflecting a pyramid shape d. vanishing point and orthogonals Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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 Master’s influence can be seen in The Small Cowper Madonna? (above) a. Bramante b. Donatello c. Michelangelo d. Leonardo da Vinci Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does tromp l’oeil arch mean?a.rounded archb.secret archc.fool the eye archd.eye of the needle arch