14th Century II

Question 1

What is the other name for the Black Death?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bubonic Plague

Question 2

Where does the image below come from?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is part of a larger painting about the Black Death.

Question 3

Which of the following is depicted in the image above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

Which of the following was a commonly depicted art theme during the 14th century, exemplified in works by Cimabue and Giotto?

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the Virgin and Child Enthroned

Question 5

What is the only thing that will save the people from the wrath of God, as depicted in the image above?

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only piety, like that of the hermits

Question 6

What did many people believe was the cause of the Black Death?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a punishment for sinful humans

Question 7

How was Giotto’s ability to show depth different from more traditional methods?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Giotto used techniques like foreshortening, modeling with light and shadow, and more naturalistic figures to create the illusion of three-dimensional depth and space, unlike the flat, two-dimensional style of traditional medieval art.

Question 8

How did art change as a result of the Black Plague?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. There were new themes of death, suffering, and themes that reminded people of the reality of death.

Question 9

Who painted the image seen below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Giotto di Bondone

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