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What characteristic of Donatello’s work helps to define him?

A
He explored human emotions and expressions.
B
He had a perfect sense of the human form.
C
His sculptures all have a similar face.
D
all of the above
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How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above?

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A
He painted using a high contrast.
B
He illuminated the figures from outside light sources.
C
He painted Jesus in lighter colors than the other figures.
D
all of the above
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How was the artist for The Gates of Paradise chosen?

A
The artist begged to be chosen.
B
The pope chose the artist.
C
Artists competed for the opportunity.
D
Multiple artists worked on the project.
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What part of the image above best shows how Masaccio uses perspective?

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A
the top of the barrel vault
B
the middle of the barrel vault
C
the center of Christ
D
the figure in the lower right
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What did Donatello inspire many artists to do?

A
sculpt with different mediums
B
add expressiveness to public monuments
C
sculpt Biblical figures
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How does Donatello’s depiction of Mary Magdalene deviate from others?

A
He used a different medium than other sculptors.
B
He shows her true beauty more than other artists.
C
He shows her as emaciated and ragged.
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is considered one of the most famous pieces of art of the Renaissance?

A
Gates of Glory
B
Gates of Paradise
C
Gates of Gold
D
Gates of Purgatory
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What is depicted in the image below?

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A
David with his conquest beneath him
B
Cain after he killed his brother
C
Daniel with his conquest beneath him
D
Jacob and Esau
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Masaccio is regarded as one of the most ____________ of the Early Renaissance painters.

A
artistic
B
creative
C
innovative
D
successful
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What techniques were used in the creation of the piece above?

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A
mathematics and linear perspective
B
linear perspective and sfumato
C
chiaroscuro and linear perspective
D
all of the above
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Which of the following best describes how Donatello’s David is depicted?

A
remorseful
B
angular, boyish, and with confidence
C
flamboyant, arrogant
D
muscular, a powerful masculine figure
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Which of the following best describes how Donatello’s David is depicted?

A
remorseful
B
angular, boyish, and with confidence
C
flamboyant, arrogant
D
muscular, a powerful masculine figure
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What was Masaccio best known for?

A
his perfect execution of showing depth
B
his creativity
C
his interest in perspective, architectural style, and classical sculpture
D
none of the above
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What did Donatello’s use of expression add to his sculptures?

A
interest
B
grace and poise
C
a realistic quality
D
a mythic beauty
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Which artist created the masterpiece seen above?

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A
Michelangelo
B
Brunelleschi
C
Ghiberti
D
Donatello

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