14th Century II

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a punishment for sinful humans

Question 2

What is the other name for the Black Death?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bubonic plague

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

only piety, like that of the hermits

Question 4

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 5

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.

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