15th Century: Italy I

Question 1

What is an impost block?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch

Question 2

What is patronage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

financial support given by a person or organization

Question 3

What does the word Renaissance mean?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

rebirth

Question 4

What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mathematics

Question 5

What was the Foundling Hospital?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi

Question 6

What was Brunelleschi’s relationship with the Medici family?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.

Question 7

What is the image below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Church of San Lorenzo

Question 8

By what means was most of the art in Florence created?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by patronage funding from the Medici family

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct.

Question 10

What role did the Medici family play in Florence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.

15th Century: Italy I Answers