15th Century Art in Europe REVIEW – Flashcards
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Which of the following was a popular art form during the 15th century?
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All
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What is atmospheric perspective, and where can it be seen in The Tribute Money? (shown above)
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Atmospheric perspective is making objects that are further away less detailed. It can be seen in the mountains as they fade from grayish green to grayish white.
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What artist created this engraving?
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None of the above
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What is a coffer?
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Sunken panels located on the ceiling
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What is the name of the painting shown below, and who is the artist who painted it?
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Expulsion from Paradise, Masaccio
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What interesting feature did Alberti use on each floor of the Palazzo Rucellai?
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Each floor has a different type of classically inspired column.
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Which of the following was the parish church constructed for the Medici family?
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Church of San Lorenzo
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What is a polyptych?
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A polyptych is an altarpiece consisting of many panels.
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What effect did printmaking have on illustrators?
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Their work could be seen by many, helping them gain notoriety.
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What are the red lines in the image below?
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Orthogonals
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In which century were woodcuts and engravings popular art forms?
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15th
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What famous classical building exhibits impost blocks that architects of the Renaissance used as inspiration?
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The Roman Colosseum
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Woodcut engraving allows for much finer detail than metal engraving.
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F
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What literary work contains this woodcut?
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Canterbury Tales
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Which of the following best describes the steps in the intaglio process?
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Lines are carved into a surface, ink is applied to the carvings, and then the surface is put through a press with paper.
