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15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula I — Unit test Answers

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What purpose did the building below serve?

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A
leper hospital
B
public orphanage
C
mental asylum
D
hospital for the wealthy
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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 is the effect of distant objects appearing lighter, hazier, and less detailed than objects nearby. In The Tribute Money, it is visible in the pale, indistinct mountains and trees 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 are the two components of linear perspective?

Answer:

horizon line and vanishing point(s)

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Which of the following best describes the scene in Disputa?

A
a trompe l'oeil arch
B
a dome of heaven
C
philosophers in discussion
D
none of the above
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How did da Vinci create a mood in The Mona Lisa?

Answer:

Through sfumato for soft transitions and an enigmatic expression with atmospheric perspective.

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What were the most commonly used symbols in Flemish art?

A
religious relics
B
everyday objects
C
images of Christ
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What is the name of the sculpture below?

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A
Moses
B
Jesus
C
Michelangelo
D
Donatello
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What is a polyptych?

Answer:

A polyptych is an altarpiece consisting of many panels.

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Which of the following is an example of how innovative Leonardo da Vinci was in his artwork?

A
his use of shading
B
his use of chiaroscuro
C
his invention ideas
D
none of the above
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What does an altar symbolize in a Christian church?

A
table of the Last Supper of Christ
B
tombs of Christ and the saints
C
both A and B
D
focal point of the church
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What are the red lines in the image below?

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A
palazzos
B
vanishing points
C
orthodontists
D
orthogonals

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