Art History Ch 14 – Flashcards
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The word Renaissance means rebirth. Which of the following was a revived interest during this time? a. Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts b. Classical culture c. Islamic culture d. Platonic interpretation of Christianity
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Classical culture
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The most devastating natural disaster in Europe during the late 1300s was which of the following? a. mad cow disease b. the collapse of the linen market c. the failure of the Medici banks d. the Black Death
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the Black Death
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Which of the following cities was considered the rightful capital of the Roman Catholic Church? a. Rome b. Avignon c. Florence d. Paris
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Rome
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The frontality, stiff poses, and lack of modeling as seen in Berlinghieri's Saint Francis Altarpiece can be said to be which of the following? a. fundamentally medieval b. merging with classical traditions c. reflects the "new" Italo-Byzantine style d. directly influenced by Platonic philosophy
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fundamentally medieval
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Which city was at its height of political and economic power when it employed the talents of the sculptor Nicola Pisano? a. Siena b. Florence c. Pisa d. Ferrara
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Pisa
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Which of the following is a medieval element depicted on the pulpit for the Baptistery of Pisa Cathedral? a. densely packed, large-scale figures on the panels b. large rectangular relief panels c. the figures have bulk and weight d. trilobed arches
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trilobed arches
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The work of Giovanni Pisano as seen in his pulpit for Sant'Andrea, Pistoia, shows a nervous energy and emotion not found in the work of his father. It can be said that the work of Giovanni shows an interest in which of the following? a. the formalism of Byzantine traditions b. burgeoning naturalism c. classical antiquity d. medieval style
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burgeoning naturalism
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Which of the following works describes the Roman school of painting that replaced Byzantine stylized dignity with the careful depiction of light? a. Last Judgment b. Betrayal of Jesus (Maestà) c. Annunciation d. Madonna Enthroned with Angels and Prophets
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Last Judgment
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Giotto's Enthroned Madonna reflected the new trend toward naturalism and classical modeling of the figures. Which of the following describes this new trend? a. The Virgin is slender and fragile b. Her cloak is heavily patterned with gold threads c. The Virgin is solid and has mass d. The figures float as if in the spiritual realm
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The Virgin is solid and has mass
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This historian, Giovanni Villani, wrote in the 14th century that this city was, "the daughter and creature of Rome" suggesting a preeminence inherited from the Roman Empire. Which of the following city-states does this phrase describe? a. Pisa b. Siena c. Florence d. Padua
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Florence
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Who is the architect for the cathedral of Florence? a. Giotto b. Pietro Cavallini c. Orcagna (Andrea di Cione) d. Arnolfo di Cambio
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Arnolfo di Cambio
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Which of the following cities established itself as a major shipping power? a. Rome b. Padua c. Siena d. Pisa
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Pisa
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The Triumph of Death is a powerful depiction of death and the folly of pleasure and the inevitability of death. The Dominicans, an order committed to a life of poverty, participated in the design of this work. Based on this which of the following groups would be portrayed in a negative light? a. the hermits b. the young aristocrats c. St. Macarius d. the coffin-encased corpses
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the young aristocrats
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What did the humanist cult of fame emphasize? a. the importance of creative individualsow b. the importance of a superior government c. the importance of strong leadership d. the importance of a good university system
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the importance of creative individualsow
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What are confraternities? a. political action groups b. lay people dedicated to strict religious observance c. protectors of the king d. papal guards
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lay people dedicated to strict religious observance
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This artist projected on a flat surface the illusion of space. He also projected the illusion of solid bodies moving though that space. This description describes which of the following artists? a. Duccio b. Pietro Cavallini c. Simone Martini d. Giotto
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Giotto
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Which of the following was characteristic of the work of Simone Martini? a. use of elegant flowing contour b. emphasis on drama c. bold modeling of the figures d. emphasis on delineation of three-dimensional space
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use of elegant flowing contour
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The International Style illustrated rich color, intricate patterns, and weightless figures. Which of the following works depicts this style? a. Lamentation b. Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints (Maestà) c. Seated Apostles (Last Judgment) d. Annunciation
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Annunciation
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Which of the following is the monastic order that influenced art through its stress on nature and the primacy of personal experience? a. Dominican b. Benedictine c. Cistercian d. Franciscan
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Franciscan
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Which of the following is the sculptor whose work showed the greatest influence of the forms of classical antiquity? a. Nicola Pisano b. Giovanni Pisano c. Berlinghieri d. Pietro Cavallini
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Nicola Pisano
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In 1305, the College of Cardinals elected a pope from which of the following countries? a. Poland b. Spain c. France d. Italy
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France
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Duccio's work occupies the very center of the sanctuary and must be splendid and rich in conveying its precious message. Which of the following works does this describe? a. Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints (Maestà) b. Lamentation c. Seated Apostles (Last Judgment) d. Triumph of Death
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Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints (Maestà)
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What element did Duccio bring to the Maestà? a. the modeled figures b. his personal experience c. his experience as a sculptor d. the influence of Giotto his teacher
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the modeled figures
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Who most strongly influenced the art of Pietro Lorenzetti? a. Duccio b. Simone Martini c. Cimabue d. Giotto
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Duccio
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He restored the naturalistic approach to painting as practiced in Antiquity. He inaugurated a method of pictorial expression based on observation. He revealed nature and its visible order. This describes which of the following artists? a. Duccio b. Pietro Cavallini c. Cimabue d. Giotto
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Giotto
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Giovanni Pisano's works show which of the following? a. Classical antiquity influences b. dark emotionalism c. burgeoning naturalism d. radiant color
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burgeoning naturalism
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The politics of the Italian city-states were turbulent and violent. Governments were overthrown and reinstated. The Sienese government commissioned a series of frescoes offering a new view, the need for a fair and just administration. The artist of note for this series is which of the following?Whose work is best characterized by the use of solid volumes resting firmly on the flat and horizontal surface of this earth? a. Pietro Cavallini b. Giotto c. Duccio d. Ambrogio Lorenzetti
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Ambrogio Lorenzetti
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Whose work is best characterized by the use of solid volumes resting firmly on the flat and horizontal surface of this earth? a. Giotto b. Francesco Traini c. Simone Martini d. Nicola Pisano
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Giotto
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The Roman fresco tradition can best be seen in the work of which of the following artists? a. Cimabue b. Cavallini c. Duccio d. Giotto
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Cavallini
