The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture

Question 1

What is a grotto?

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a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliage

Question 2

Which of these artists designed the Great Grotto in Boboli Gardens?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Buontalenti

Question 3

What is the Tempietto, seen below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio

Question 4

How did Bramante bring about the High Renaissance style of architecture despite his slow beginnings?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He understood classical architecture and gave it a fresh look.

Question 5

What classic principles did Bramante combine in his work Tempietto?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the classic principles of Vitruvius and architect Alberti

Question 6

Who commissioned Bramante to build the structure below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand

Question 7

Which of the following features could be found in more exotic grottos?

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a fountain or pool

Question 8

Which of these architects developed the St. Peter’s basilica that exists today, and what were his changes from the original design?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Carlo Maderno extended the nave to 636 feet, and added a new facade.

Question 9

What is pictured below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Great Grotto, Boboli Gardens

Question 10

What is Bramante credited with?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He introduced the High Renaissance style of architecture.

The Movement I: Renaissance Architecture Answers