Commemoration and Decoration — Unit test Answers

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

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 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.

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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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 were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting?a.English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.b.French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.c.English Baroque painting displayed high contrast of light and shadow.d.English Baroque painting had a strong Dutch Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.

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

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 was Nicolas Poussin’s art known to be?a.clear, detailedb.orderly, arrangedc.simplisticd.overt, dramatic

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

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