14th Century I Answers

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Why was Florence such an ideal city for artistic expression?

Most artists were born in Florence.

Florence promoted economic and social freedom.

The patrons were all open-minded.

All of the above

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

Fresco secco

Buon Fresco

both A and B

neither A nor B

What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.

Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.

It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.

What is an apse?

the section of the sanctuary with the altar

a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vault

the long, narrow section leading to the dome

none of the above

What is buon fresco?

a good fresco painting

when paint is applied to dry plaster wall

a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster

none of the above

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