14th Century I Answers

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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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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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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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Which of the following is one of the painting steps in Cennino Cennini’s painting handbook?

A
cover with linen soaked in gesso
B
lay down blocks of color
C
paint the darker areas
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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 is an apse?

A
the section of the sanctuary with the altar
B
a semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vault
C
the long, narrow section leading to the dome
D
none of the above
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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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Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

A
Fresco secco
B
Buon Fresco
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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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 above

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