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What is linear perspective?

A
a critical approach an artists takes
B
an artistic interpretation
C
a method artists use to create the illusion of space
D
a method that uses only black pencil lines
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Which of the following buildings is considered a hallmark of Renaissance architecture?

A
Palazzo Rucellai
B
Church of San Lorenzo
C
Florence Cathedral
D
none of the above
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Which artist developed linear perspective?

A
Brunelleschi
B
Alberti
C
Leonardo da Vinci
D
Rucellai
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Where is the vanishing point in the image above?

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A
the top of the arch
B
the top of the dome
C
the middle of the doorway
D
the key
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Which of the following statements about the Palazzo Rucellai is true?

A
It was damaged in a fire.
B
The facade was never finished.
C
It was a joint project for Brunelleschi and Alberti.
D
all of the above
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What are orthogonal lines?

A
any lines on the floor of a painting
B
imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point
C
lines that artists use to create a symmetrical piece
D
none of the above
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What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?

A
represent the visual world in a realistic way
B
look critically at the work of other artists
C
interpret their work in a more creative way
D
none of the above
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The dome pictured below is part of which structure?

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A
St.Peter’s Basilica
B
St. James Cathedral
C
Palazzo Rucellai
D
Florence Cathedral
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What is demonstrated in the center of the red circle in the image below?

Question illustration
A
sacra conversazione
B
rucellai perspective
C
vanishing point
D
none of the above
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What problem did Brunelleschi face in one of his construction projects?

A
creating a dome that needed no external support
B
creating a dome that did not show any of the supports
C
building a dome that the Medici family approved of
D
all of the above
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Which artist created the building seen in the image below?

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A
Brunelleschi
B
Rucellai
C
Alberti
D
Florence

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