AnswersArt History A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain

Baroque Art II: Italy and Spain — Cumulative exam Answers

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What was tempera paint mixed with?

A
egg white
B
water
C
egg yolk
D
all of the above
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Why was the Salisbury Cathedral moved to its current location?

A
The original church burned down.
B
The wind on the hilltop howled so loudly that the clergy could not hear themselves sing.
C
The original church was too small.
D
all of the above
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What does the Tomb of Rudolf of Swabia depict?

A
the story of a royal king
B
the story of a heroic man that went to battle and lost his life
C
the story of a brave and heroic man who stood up for his beliefs, and paid for it with his own life
D
none of the above
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What scene is depicted in Feast in the House of Levi?

Answer:

A lavish banquet scene with Jesus and his disciples (originally intended as the Last Supper but retitled to depict the feast in the house of Levi).

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How does the sculpture above convey emotion?

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Answer:

Answers may vary. The curvature of his body, the dramatic emotion on his face.

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What is the only thing that will save the people from the wrath of God, as depicted in the image above?

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A
there is no escape
B
only piety, like that of the hermits
C
repentance
D
none of the above
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Which of the following best explains the positive effect of printmaking on the economy of the time period?

A
Printmaking led to the invention of paper money.
B
Books were made more quickly and effectively.
C
Printing presses were cheap, and most citizens owned one.
D
The Catholic Church increased its revenue due to sales of the Bible.
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Who is the artist of the image above?

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A
Christopher Wren
B
Georges de la Tour
C
Nicolas Poussin
D
Antoine Le Nain
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Who led the Protestant Reformation?

A
Martin Lawrence
B
Martin Luther II
C
Martin Luthley
D
Martin Luther
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What effect did printmaking have on illustrators?

A
Artists were in the same class as nobles and popes.
B
Artists were not needed as frequently, because their work could be duplicated.
C
Their work could be seen by many, helping them gain notoriety.
D
all of the above
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What themes were common in English architecture?

A
ornamental
B
classical
C
gothic
D
Romanesque
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The image above was painted shortly before Giorgione’s _______________.

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A
first child was born
B
marriage to the Countess of Urbino
C
death
D
all of the above
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What was Christopher Wren’s focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

Answer:

After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren proposed a grand redesign with broad streets and open spaces. The plan was not adopted because rebuilding needed to begin quickly and existing property boundaries made a complete redesign difficult. Wren instead focused on rebuilding many of London’s churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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How was Pseudo-Dionysius’ idea that radiant light means divinity reflected in Gothic art?

A
the architecture was all religious
B
the architecture had a sense of transparency
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which two countries had the biggest influence on English art?

Answer:

Italy and the Netherlands (Flanders)

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