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The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers

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What is sfumato?

A
the Italian word for soft light
B
a strong contrast between light and dark
C
a technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish
D
none of the above
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Which of the following titles was da Vinci given because he did a little bit of everything and was very gifted at all that he did?

A
Vitruvian Man
B
Father of Science
C
Jack of All Trades
D
Renaissance Man
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
It is highly replicated work.
B
Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife
C
It is da Vinci's only completed work.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

A
effect of the moon on tides
B
modern theory on the formations of the continents
C
precise observations of human anatomy
D
ideas for space travel
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What was the original concept of Vitruvian man, according to Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius?

A
For a man to be perfect, he must be 7 heads long.
B
For a man to be perfect, his hands and feet would touch the circumference of a circle when extended.
C
A perfect man is 6 feet and 2 inches tall.
D
all of the above
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What is Vitruvian man?

A
one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine man
B
world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
C
another name for Leonardo da Vinci
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What is one geometrical fact explained in the lecture that reflects the mathematical technique da Vinci used in The Last Supper?

A
He doesn?t use mathematics in the painting.
B
He uses trigonometry to find the exact place where each thing should be located and create the picture plane.
C
He uses the coffers of the ceiling to place Jesus in the mathematical center, and to create an illusion that extends the room beyond what is visible.
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What did da Vinci add to the concept of Vitruvian man?

A
the human body as it fits into a circle
B
notes written in reverse at the beginning and end of the page
C
the human body as it fits into a box
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What symbolism does da Vinci use in his representation of The Last Supper?

A
a triangle shaped light over the head of Jesus
B
the shape of Jesus resembles a triangle
C
Jesus’ hands create a triangle as he reaches for the bread.
D
all of the above
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How was da Vinci?s The Last Supper created, causing the belief that the painting will be completely lost one day?

A
He used a very thin layer of dry plaster to create a version of a fresco that shortly began to peel away from the wall.
B
He used a painting technique called sfumato, which proved to be ineffective in that time.
C
He uses traditional light and abandons any previous methods used to depict religious scenes.
D
none of the above

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