art quiz 2

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?

Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Who is the architect for the Florence Cathedral?

Arnofolfo Di Cambio

Which of the following was a dynastic symbol of Burgundian power?

Chartreuse de Champmol

Called the "Maesta" Altarpiece, this artwork was created by which of the following artists?

Duccio di Buoninsegna

The Hundred Years War involved primarily which two kingdoms?

England and France

In 1305, the College of Cardinals elected a pope from which of the following countries?

France

The artist who painted the frescos in this Chapel was a pioneer in pursuing a naturalistic approach to representation based on observation. Who was the artist?

Giotto

Which Early Renaissance artist do Art Historians generally regard as the first Renaissance painter?

Giotto di Bondone of Florence .

The Nuremberg Chronicle is a tribute to the new craft of the printed illustrated book. What was the content of the Nuremberg Chronicle?

It was the history of the world.

The artist who painted this artwork established portraiture as an important art form in 15th century Flanders. Who was the artist?

Jan Van Eyck

During the Great Schism, Philip the Bold of Burgundy supported ____________.

The king of France and pope Avigon

Duke Philip the Bold of Burgundy commissioned this sculptural fountain, called the Well of Moses. Who was the sculptor of the fountain?

claus sluter

This baptismal font was created by Nicola Pisano for which of the following:

for pisas centry-old baptistery

What are confraternities?

is generally a Roman Catholic or Orthodox voluntary association of lay people created for the purpose of promoting special works of Christian charity or piety, and approved by the Church hierarchy.

The word "Renaissance means rebirth. Which of the following was a revived interest during the period covered by Chapters 14 and 15?

italo byzantine style.

This artwork, by the Limbourg brothers, is one of 12 illuminations for a devotional book representing the 12 months of the year that show the nobility and the peasantry in seasonal, naturalistic settings with realistically painted figures. Who were these created for?

jean, duke of berry and brother of king james

This altarpiece depicting St. Francis was created for which of the following churches:

mendicant order of franciscans

This altarpiece is typical of the small altarpieces meant for household prayer that were typical of 15th century Flanders. Known as the "Merode" Altarpiece, it was created by which artist?

robert campin

This print by Martin Schongauer entitled, "Saint Anthony Tormented by Demons," was created with what printmaking technique?

woodcut illustrartion