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Which of the following was a preliminary step in making a stained glass piece?

A
artists cut individual pieces of glass
B
the painters add details with emulsion
C
designer drew a composition on a wood panel
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Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

A
ribbed domes
B
ribbed arches
C
ribbed vaults
D
all of the above
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What was the role of a master builder?

A
to supervise construction
B
to design the structures
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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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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Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

A
Fresco secco
B
Buon Fresco
C
both A and B
D
neither A nor B
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Which of these forms is a common feature in Romanesque architecture?

A
domes
B
towers
C
columns
D
all of the above
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What was the Oseberg ship used for?

A
a grave ship
B
a warship
C
for cargo
D
none of these
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What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?

A
clerestory
B
gallery
C
arcade
D
all of the above
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What is a guild?

A
a group of artists that support one another
B
a group of artists that work together
C
an association of people organized by occupation
D
a group of people interested in art
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How is stained glass made?

A
adding metallic oxides to sand and ash or lime, then infusing at high temperatures
B
adding metallic oxides to salt, then infusing over time at low temperatures
C
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at high temperatures
D
adding metallic oxides to sulfur, then infusing at low temperatures
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What is a pilgrimage church?

A
A church frequently visited because of the relics of saints.
B
A church where pilgrims would worship.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B
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Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?

A
Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork.
B
Flemish artists used non-symbolic art.
C
Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
D
none of the above
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Which of these characteristics is an example of the Gothic style?

A
simplistic lines
B
soaring stonework and ribbed vaults
C
detailed domes
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Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?

A
a master builder during the Gothic period
B
writer of many Greek myths
C
a Greek philosopher
D
none of the above
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What is buon fresco?

A
a good fresco painting
B
when paint is applied to dry plaster wall
C
a technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster
D
none of the above
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What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

A
Most of the pigments for the paint came from this region.
B
Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth.
C
It was the center of the Reformation, which started the Renaissance period.
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What is a triptych?

A
a piece of art with four panels
B
the name of the Flemish art guild
C
a piece of art with three panels
D
the Flemish name for painting
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What is depicted in the image above?

Question illustration
A
Scrovegni Chapel
B
Bondone Cathedral
C
Florence Cathedral
D
Florence Guild
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What was used to join the stained glass pieces together?

A
steel
B
silver
C
lead
D
iron

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