15th Century: Italy I Answers

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What style(s) did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect?

new Renaissance style, with no traditional forms

traditional Roman style, and no Renaissance style

both traditional forms and Renaissance style

none of the above

Who were the Medicis?

a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings

a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century

a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence

a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance

What was the Foundling Hospital?

a hospital founded by the Medici family

a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici family

a hospital that was built by Michelangelo

a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi

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

New mathematical principles of perspective were developed.

Figures resembled those in ancient Roman art.

Architects began using mathematical design principles in their buildings.

All of the above are correct.

What does the word Renaissance mean?

new birth

rebirth

reconstruction

renewal

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