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What is Pieta?

A
a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body
B
a sculpture of David
C
a painting of the Creation of Man
D
a self-portrait of Michelangelo
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What are orthogonal lines?

A
any lines on the floor of a painting
B
imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point
C
lines that artists use to create a symmetrical piece
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
It is highly replicated work.
B
Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife
C
It is da Vinci's only completed work.
D
all of the above
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Who was Johann Gutenberg?

A
the inventor of the moveable printing press
B
a famous woodcut artist
C
an artist known for his shading ability
D
all of the above
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What is linear perspective?

A
a critical approach an artists takes
B
an artistic interpretation
C
a method artists use to create the illusion of space
D
a method that uses only black pencil lines
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Which artist developed linear perspective?

A
Brunelleschi
B
Alberti
C
Leonardo da Vinci
D
Rucellai
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Who were the Medicis?

A
a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings
B
a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century
C
a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence
D
a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance
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What is the artistic term for an image of Mary holding her dead son Jesus?

A
pisa
B
sacra conversazione
C
pieta
D
Madonna
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How does Donatello’s depiction of Mary Magdalene deviate from others?

A
He used a different medium than other sculptors.
B
He shows her true beauty more than other artists.
C
He shows her as emaciated and ragged.
D
none of the above
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What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above
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What characteristic of Donatello’s work helps to define him?

A
He explored human emotions and expressions.
B
He had a perfect sense of the human form.
C
His sculptures all have a similar face.
D
all of the above
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What was the Counter-Reformation?

A
a change that swept over all of Italy
B
the Protestant disagreement with Catholic practices
C
a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal
D
a period of Protestant renewal that began with Martin Luther
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What are orthogonal lines?

A
any lines on the floor of a painting
B
imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point
C
lines that artists use to create a symmetrical piece
D
none of the above
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What does tromp l’oeil arch mean?

A
rounded arch
B
secret arch
C
fool the eye arch
D
eye of the needle arch
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What is William Caxton known for?

A
He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.
B
He developed the first printing press in Germany.
C
He opened the first publishing house in England.
D
all of the above
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What is an impost block?

A
a block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch
B
another name for a column
C
a section of the clerestory windows that provides support
D
none of these
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What was the Foundling Hospital?

A
a hospital founded by the Medici family
B
a public orphanage that was constructed by the Medici family
C
a hospital that was built by Michelangelo
D
a public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi
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Which of the following is true about Flemish painting?

A
the art was both symbolic and realistic
B
the art was symbolic but not realistic
C
the art was usually non-representational
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How is tempera paint made?

A
by binding pigments with egg yolk
B
by mixing pigments with very hot water
C
by binding the paint with egg whites
D
by mixing pigments with oil
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What is Plato’s gesture in School Of Athens, and what is meant by it?

A
He motions towards Earth, signifying that everything can be understood from gathering scientific knowledge from the material earth.
B
He points up to heaven, signifying that everything is a reflection of Forms that reside in heaven.
C
He points to the other beings, signifying that everything comes from interaction among beings.

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