The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture — Unit test

Question 1

Which of the following best describes some of the most important characteristics of Baroque art?

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dramatic, exuberant, ornate

Question 2

In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.

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emotional; intellectual

Question 3

How do the compositions of Baroque art compare to those of other periods?

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The figures seem to move diagonally, expand upward, or overlap their frame.

Question 4

Which artist painted the image above?

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Juan Sánchez Cotán

Question 5

How does the church seen above represent an example of Baroque architecture?

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the sculpted quality in the overall facade

Question 6

What traditional Baroque characteristics can you identify in the piece above?

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all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following techniques was not introduced during the Baroque Period?

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sfumato

Question 8

Who was the architect of the church seen above?

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Borromini

Question 9

When did French Baroque architecture reach its peak?

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during the rule of Louis XVI

Question 10

What is pictured above?

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Palace of Versailles

The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture — Unit test Answers