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According to the Direct Instruction, what color of paint did Cennini recommend be used as an underlayer when painting faces?

A
white
B
red
C
green
D
rose
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What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome?

A
The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night.
B
There were greeters at the doors.
C
The cathedral played hymns as new visitors arrived.
D
all of the above
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What characteristics did the architecture from the Gothic period possess?

A
sharp lines, bold color
B
detailed lines, neutral colors
C
elegant lines, light, and color
4

What is cobalt oxide?

A
a chemical element
B
a chemical compound
C
a chemical mixture
5

Which of the following people was not involved in the making of stained glass windows?

A
glassblower
B
painter
C
artisan
D
all of the above were involved
6

What color does cobalt-oxide produce?

A
blue-violet
B
red
C
yellow
D
green
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According to Cennini, an artist should use ______ layers of gesso, and they should be burnished until they appear like ________.

A
nine; bronze
B
ten; ivory
C
seven; ivory
D
eleven; bronze
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Who commissioned the Gero crucifix?

A
the archbishop of Cologne
B
the archbishop of Canterbury
C
the archbishop of Gloucester
D
none of these
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Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?

A
simpler but less spiritual than previous styles
B
more detailed and more spiritual than previous styles
C
simpler and more spiritual than previous styles
D
none of these
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How was Pseudo-Dionysius’ idea that radiant light means divinity reflected in Gothic art?

A
the architecture was all religious
B
the architecture had a sense of transparency
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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What was one reason the Vikings may have started to move outside of the Scandinavian regions in 793?

A
Their population was decreasing.
B
They were tired of looking for treasure.
C
They wanted to take advantage of Europe's untapped art market.
D
They need more space for their extra large ships.
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What were the three types of vaults that were used?

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Which of the following best defines secco fresco?

A
a technique in which paint is applied with water based paints on plaster
B
a type of fresco that is sprayed with water when it in finished
C
a technique in which paint is applied to a dry plaster wall
D
none of the above
14

What are runes?

A
beams used to construct a Viking ship
B
decorative vines and scrolls used on ships
C
characters of the Norse alphabet
D
none of the above
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What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?

A
Groin vaults are built on the sides, while rib vaults are on the ceiling.
B
Groin vaults have more support than rib vaults.
C
Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.
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Who was Abott Suger?

A
a well-known French artisan of Gothic style windows
B
a German statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
C
a French statesman and historian who was the first patron of Gothic architecture
D
an apprentice of Pseudo-Dionysius
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Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults?

A
St. Etienne
B
Cathedral of St. James
C
San Clement
D
St. Peter’s Cathedral
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Painters used ____________ to add details to stained glass windows.

A
lead strips
B
enamel emulsion
C
cobalt oxide
D
metallic pieces
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What type of stained glass window is shown below?

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Which of the following features of the Cathedral of Saint James help identify it as a pilgrimage church?

A
pews
B
side portals
C
altar
D
relics

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