15th Century: Italy III

Question 1

What are orthogonal lines?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point

Question 2

Which of the following buildings is considered a hallmark of Renaissance architecture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Florence Cathedral

Question 3

What is linear perspective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a method artists use to create the illusion of space

Question 4

What did the invention of linear perspective allow artists to do?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

represent the visual world in a realistic way

Question 5

Where is the vanishing point in the image above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the middle of the doorway

Question 6

What is demonstrated in the center of the red circle in the image below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

vanishing point

Question 7

The dome pictured below is part of which structure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Florence Cathedral

Question 8

What classical features are included in the Palazzo Rucellai?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

superimposed columns

Question 9

Which artist developed linear perspective?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Brunelleschi

Question 10

Who is the artist of the painting seen above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Perugino

15th Century: Italy III Answers