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Who were the members of the guild?

A
creative painters
B
the rich and powerful
C
priests
D
both A and C
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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.
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What is a guild?

A
a group of artists that support one another
B
a group of artists that work together
C
an association of people organized by occupation
D
a group of people interested in art
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What is gesso?

A
a technique used by many Renaissance artists
B
a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting
C
a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint
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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 above
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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 above
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Who painted the frescoes in the image below?

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A
Giotto di Bondone
B
Cennino Cennini
C
Arnolfo di Cambio
D
none of the above
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What is buon fresco?

A
a good fresco painting
B
when paint is applied to dry plaster wall
C
a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster
D
none of the above

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