16th Century Art in Italy - The Movement topic test ***
What was Bronzino's real name?
Agnolo di Cosimo
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Mannerism painting?
All of the above are examples of Mannerism.
What is Correggio's most famous piece?
Assumption of the Virgin
Who is pictured below?
Bramante
Which of these architects developed the St. Peter's basilica that exists today, and what were his changes from the original design?
Carlo Maderno extended the nave to 636 feet, and added a new facade.
Who is the artist of the piece above?
Clovio
Who was Titian most inspired by?
Giorgione
What is pictured below?
Great Grotto, Boboli Gardens
Which of the following best illustrates Tinoretto's planning techniques?
He created a small scale model with wax figures.
What astonishing decision regarding St. Peter's Basilica did Pope Julius II make in 1506?
He decided to demolish the original Constantinian basilica.
What is Bramante credited with?
He introduced the High Renaissance style of architecture.
How did Bramante bring about the High Renaissance style of architecture despite his slow beginnings?
He understood classical architecture and gave it a fresh look.
How does the artist use light in the image above?
He uses one natural and one supernatural light source.
Which of the four plans of St. Peter's Basilica is represented in the image below?
Maderno's plan
Which of the four plans of St. Peter's Basilica is represented in the image below?
Michelangelo's plan
Which of the following is Giorgione most well known for?
NOT still life paintings
Which of the four plans of St. Peter's Basilica is represented in the image below?
Old Saint Peter's Basilica
Where is the image above located?
Parma Cathedral
Who is the artist and what is the title of the piece above?
Pontormo, Entombment
Who commissioned Bramante to build the structure below?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
What is the name of the painting above?
The Tempest
Why did Bramante's plans for the St. Peter's Basilica never come to fruition?
The pope died and political unrest followed.
What artist painted the above image of The Last Supper?
Tintoretto
What artist is depicted in the image above?
Titian
What is the title of the image above?
Venus of Urbino
What purpose did a grotto serve?
a place where one could commune with nymphs and muses, and escape the summer heat
What is a grotto?
a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial foliage
What original character did the mercenary replace in the image above?
a second woman
What is the Tempietto, seen below?
a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio
What is Mannerism?
a style from the 16th century that suggested elegance, self-awareness, and sometimes artificial grace
There are four statues by Michelangelo in the Great Grotto. What were they originally designed for?
a tomb for Pope Julius
Which of the following is the primary characteristic of Mannerism?
all of the above
What does the sensuous quality of this piece suggest was its inspiration?
classic mythical beauty as well as flesh-and-blood beauty
The artist that painted the image below became_______________________.
court painter for the Medici family
Correggio was known for creating _________ and ____________ effects.
dramatic; theatrical
In the work seen above, Correggio brought in the______________ of ___________ work.
idealism; Raphael's
Mannerism has been interpreted as an artistic expression of the unsettled _______ and ___________ conditions in Europe.
political; religious
Which of these best describes the view of the image above?
powerful spiraling upward motion
Why is the painting above considered a hallmark of 16th century painting?
the architectural details, vibrant and vivid colors, theatrical and realistic
What classic principles did Bramante combine in his work Tempietto?
the classic principles of Vitruvius and architect Alberti
All of the following encompass the style of Mannerism except _________.
using simplistic subjects