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Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

A
effect of the moon on tides
B
modern theory on the formations of the continents
C
precise observations of human anatomy
D
ideas for space travel
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What is iconoclasm?

A
rejection of using religion in art
B
the Protestant’s prejudice towards Catholics
C
the smashing of religious imagery
D
protecting religious imagery
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Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?

A
flashy, luxurious textiles, detailed
B
simplistic, natural
C
bold, patterned, bright
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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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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 Vitruvian man?

A
one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine man
B
world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
C
another name for Leonardo da Vinci
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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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What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
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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 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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