Analyzing Art — Unit test Answers

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

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.a.Baroqueb.Neoclassicalc.Romanesqued.Gothic

What significance does the painting above have? a. The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time. b. This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed. c. It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

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

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 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

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

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 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 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.

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style? a. the objects b. costume and architecture c. classical themes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

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

Albrecht Durer was a very versatile artist. Which of the following is not one of Durer’s accomplishments?a.He led a group of artists to use bolder colors.b.He was considered the greatest printmaker of all time.c.He was equally successful at religious and secular subjects.d.He had a major influence on the development of European art.

Which artist painted the image above? a. Juan Cortanez b. Juan Sanchez Cort c. Juan Sánchez Cotán d. Sanchez Corta Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In Robert Campin’s Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?a.a windowb.a white towelc.a dogd.a chair

What is patronage?a.talking to someone in a condescending wayb.financial support given by a person or organizationc.organizing a plan to execute a projectd.any type of emotional support