Analyzing Art — Unit test Answers

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3

What significance does the painting above have?

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A
The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time.
B
This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed.
C
It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists.
4

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
5

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
6

What does the word Renaissance mean?

A
new birth
B
rebirth
C
reconstruction
D
renewal
7

In Baroque art, the artists intend for the viewer to examine the _________ aspects instead of the _____________ aspects of their work.

A
intellectual; emotional
B
emotional; intellectual
C
intellectual; realistic
D
realistic; emotional
8

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
10

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
11

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
12

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
13

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.
14

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style?

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A
the objects
B
costume and architecture
C
classical themes
D
all of the above
15

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
16

The king of France loved the Italian Renaissance so much that he__________________.

A
modeled his castle in the Italian style
B
commissioned artists for over 1,000 pieces for his castle
C
commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to move to France
D
all of the above
17

Albrecht Durer was a very versatile artist. Which of the following is not one of Durer’s accomplishments?

A
He led a group of artists to use bolder colors.
B
He was considered the greatest printmaker of all time.
C
He was equally successful at religious and secular subjects.
D
He had a major influence on the development of European art.
18

Which artist painted the image above?

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A
Juan Cortanez
B
Juan Sanchez Cort
C
Juan Sánchez Cotán
D
Sanchez Corta
20

What is patronage?

A
talking to someone in a condescending way
B
financial support given by a person or organization
C
organizing a plan to execute a project
D
any type of emotional support

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