Commemoration and Decoration — Unit test

Question 1

How is Baroque sculpture different from classical sculpture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Baroque sculpture is more dynamic and emotional than classical sculpture; it features twisting, spiraling forms, dramatic movement, and intense realism rather than the balanced, idealized calm of classical works.

Question 2

Which of the following was the parish church constructed for the Medici family?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Basilica of San Lorenzo

Question 3

Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Louis XIV

Question 4

What religious denomination was born out of the Reformation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Protestantism

Question 5

What does an altar symbolize in a Christian church?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

focal point of the church

Question 6

What is a polyptych?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A polyptych is an altarpiece consisting of many panels.

Question 7

How does School of Athens (below) demonstrate classical revival?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It depicts many influential figures of the Greek and Roman times.

Question 8

How was Durer’s depiction different from most representations of this event?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Most had the horsemen lined up in a row, while Durer created a compact overlapping ground of wild riders.

Question 9

What is chiaroscuro?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a painting technique that means light-dark

Question 10

The centralized plan of ___________ is similar to the early Christian shrines which were built over martyr’s relics.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Tempietto

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