14th Century I Answers
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What is buon fresco?
A
a good fresco paintingB
when paint is applied to dry plaster wallC
a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plasterD
none of the above3
What is depicted in the image above?
A
Scrovegni ChapelB
Bondone CathedralC
Florence CathedralD
Florence Guild4
Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?
A
Fresco seccoB
Buon FrescoC
both A and BD
neither A nor B5
What is gesso?
A
a technique used by many Renaissance artistsB
a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a paintingC
a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint6
What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?
A
Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.B
Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.C
It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.7
What is a guild?
A
a group of artists that support one anotherB
a group of artists that work togetherC
an association of people organized by occupationD
a group of people interested in art8
Why was Florence such an ideal city for artistic expression?
A
Most artists were born in Florence.B
Florence promoted economic and social freedom.C
The patrons were all open-minded.D
All of the above9
Which of the following best describes Florence during the beginning of the Renaissance?
A
Florence set the trend for other Italian city-states.B
Florence had a strong economy and was very influential.C
Florence’s economy depended largely on trade.D
all of the above10
What is an apse?
A
the section of the sanctuary with the altarB
a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vaultC
the long, narrow section leading to the domeD
none of the above11
Who painted the frescoes in the image below?
A
Giotto di BondoneB
Cennino CenniniC
Arnolfo di CambioD
none of the above12
What did an artist have to do to become part of the guild?
A
A panel of Master artists had to approve the painting.B
The artist had to paint a piece in front a panel for approval.C
Receive an examination of a masterpiece that could achieve master status.D
All of the above13
Why did most Italian architecture seem to be focused more on design than engineering?
A
The patrons of the cathedrals wanted a more decorative style.B
Sculptors and painters were responsible for Italian architecture.C
Traditional Italian architecture had always been focused on design.D
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