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What does the dog represent in the following image? (Hint: The name “Fido” may come from this representation.)

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Answer:

The dog represents fidelity and loyalty, especially faithfulness within the marriage.

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What style plan did Brunelleschi use for the Church of San Lorenzo?

A
basilica style plan
B
pilgrimage church style plan
C
classical style
D
none of the above
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How does atmospheric perspective create realism?

Answer:

Atmospheric (aerial) perspective creates realism by using haze, color shifts, and reduced contrast to show depth and distance.

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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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What type of artwork is on The Gates of Paradise doors?

A
fresco
B
relief
C
gilded bronze casting
D
none of the above
8

What was the focus of Renaissance art?

A
harmony
B
math
C
ancient Rome
D
all of the above
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What literary work contains this woodcut?

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A
The Knights of the Round Table
B
Canterbury Tales
C
A Knight?s Tale
D
The Bible
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Which of the following was the parish church constructed for the Medici family?

A
Church of St. Florence
B
Church of San Lorenzo
C
Basilica of San Lorenzo
D
Basilica of St. Florence
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What theme did all of the symbols in Flemish art possess?

Answer:

Answers may vary. They all had religious meaning.

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Where is the vanishing point in the image below?

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A
under the arch
B
right under the window panes at the end of the hallway
C
the first row of floor panels
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Which of the following is true regarding the sculptures of David and Mary Magdalene by Donatello?

A
Mary Magdalene is shown ragged and emaciated.
B
David is portrayed as a boy.
C
They contain a high level of emotion and expression.
D
all of the above
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What artist created this engraving?

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A
Johann Gutenberg
B
William Intaglio
C
William Caxton
D
none of the above
16

What did people place on the altars?

A
a picture of the patron saint
B
relics of the church’s patron saint
C
triptychs of the patron saint
D
all of the above
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Why do you think Donatello chose to make Mary Magdalene have a haggard, emaciated look?

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What is atmospheric perspective, and where can it be seen in The Tribute Money? (shown above)

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Answer:

Atmospheric perspective creates depth by making distant objects appear paler, hazier, and less detailed. In The Tribute Money, it is visible in the mountains and landscape in the background behind the figures.

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What type of artwork is on The Gates of Paradise doors?

A
fresco
B
relief
C
gilded bronze casting
D
none of the above
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What is atmospheric perspective, and where can it be seen in The Tribute Money? (shown above)

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