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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
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What was Nicolas Poussin’s art known to be?

A
clear, detailed
B
orderly, arranged
C
simplistic
D
overt, dramatic
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Which of the following techniques was not introduced during the Baroque Period?

A
impasto
B
genre painting
C
sfumato
D
tenebrism
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Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________.

A
honor the family
B
give as gifts
C
keep family records
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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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Who is known for the following quote? “The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.”

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A
Matthias Grünwald
B
Marc Chagall
C
Albrecht Altdorfer
D
Albrecht Dürer
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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.
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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
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Where on the church pictured above can you locate evidence of Baroque influence?

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A
There are dramatic towers on both sides of the dome.
B
The frieze has a detailed, ornate, bas relief.
C
The facade contains deep porticos which cause a dramatic play of light and shadow.
D
none of the above
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What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting?

A
English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.
B
French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.
C
English Baroque painting displayed high contrast of light and shadow.
D
English Baroque painting had a strong Dutch Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting.
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What is the name of the piece above?

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A
Landscape with Socrates on a Hill
B
Landscape of Ruin
C
Landscape with Saint John on Patmos
D
Saint Peter on the Isle of Patmos
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Who created the piece below?

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A
Albrecht Durer
B
Albrecht Altdorfer
C
Krug family
D
Riemenschneider
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What Baroque characteristic can you identify in the piece above?

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A
contrasting areas of light and shadow
B
tenebrism
C
strongly emotional
D
all of the above
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Who was the architect of the church seen above?

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A
Bramoni
B
Borromini
C
Bernini
D
Balboa
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Who created the piece shown below?

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A
Durer
B
Riemenschneider
C
Rothenberg
D
Krug
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Which artist painted the image above?

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A
Juan Cortanez
B
Juan Sanchez Cort
C
Juan Sánchez Cotán
D
Sanchez Corta
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Which of the following best describes some of the most important characteristics of Baroque art?

A
detailed, bold
B
dramatic, exuberant, ornate
C
influenced by classical pieces
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What major change following the Reformation occurred in the 16th century in Europe?

A
There was a decline in the production of art.
B
A war between the Catholics and Protestants occurred.
C
There was a major division between Catholicism and Protestantism throughout Europe.
D
all of the above
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Why is the image above considered the epitome of French Baroque?

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A
There is symmetry of the buildings.
B
There is a monochromatic color scheme.
C
It is theatrical, exuberant and lavish.
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Who painted the image above?

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A
Riemenschneider
B
Altdorfer
C
Durer
D
Clouet

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