14th Century II – Flashcards
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What is depicted in the Triumph of Death, seen above?
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a panoramic landscape of death
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How did Giotto (right image) depict space differently than Cimabue?
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He used the play of light and shadow across these figures to create a sense that they are 3-dimensional beings in real space.
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How did the Black Plague affect the city of Florence?
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It killed nearly 80% of the population.
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In the image above, Triumph of Death, what did the people on horses find?
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three open coffins
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Which of the following buildings holds the Giotto fresco seen below?
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Scrovegni Chapel
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Who is the artist of the image below?
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Cimabue
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Which of Giotto's accomplishments are highlighted in the image above?
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his depth in a landscape, and his ability to model forms with color
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Which of the following best describes the themes in Giotto's work?
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traditional religious subjects
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How did Giotto show the emotion in the piece above?
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He showed real human suffering rather than symbolism.
