Renaissance Art and Music Quiz

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Who painted this artwork?

Jan Van Eyck

Who sculpted this artwork?

Michelangelo

Which of the following use makes use of the these symbols: slippers taken off, a dog, a chandelier with one candle, a carving on the bedpost.

The Betrothal of Arnolfini

One of the leading composers of English madrigals was:

Thomas Weelkes

A type of picture created by applying paint to wet plaster is called:

a fresco

Madrigals are composed of:

both imitative and homophonic writing

A melodic or harmonic formula which occurs at the end of a composition, section or phrase conveying the impression of a momentary or permanent conclusion is called a:

cadence

Which type of interval was most closely associated with evil, sin or the devil?

dissonant

During the Renaissance, Christian believers viewed mankind as:

the noblest creations of God

What are the dates for the Renaissance Period?

1450 - 1600

What is the definition of humanism?

A rationalist secular movement focused on the achievements and capabilities of mankind.

What is the "rebirth of classical civilization?"

A return to the values and glories of the ancient Greeks.

The rise of capitalism led to:

All of the above -the growth of cities. -significant increase in the availability of material goods. -vigorous trade. -expanding trade guilds.

Why was Martin Luther against the sale of indulgences?

All of the above. -Because he didn't think forgiveness for sins could be purchased. -Because he believed the sale of indulgences represented corruption on the part of church officials. -Because he didn't think indulgences were necessary. -Christians could receive forgiveness from God simply by asking for it.

What is odd about Michelangelo's Pieta?

All of the above. -Mary is unusually large. -Blood appears to be flowing through Jesus's veins even though he's dead. -Mary looks younger than Jesus.

________ is based on the principle that colors become dimmer and outlines hazier as they recede into the distance.

Atmospheric perspective

Michelangelo's David was influenced by:

Greek sculpture

One of the leading composers of motets was:

Josquin Desprez

All of the following are true of the madrigal except:

Latin text

Who painted this artwork?

Leonardo da Vinci

Who painted this artwork?

Masaccio

Who painted this artwork?

Michelangelo

Occasionally, Josquin des Prez would group the vocal parts together in pairs. Each pair would imitate the other. What is this called?

None of the above.

Who painted this artwork?

Raphael

Who painted this artwork? (woman with two children in a circle)

Raphael

Which of the following artworks is a tribute to famous philosophers and scholars of ancient Greece?

School of Athens

Which of the following activities did members of the Platonic Academy engage in?

Study and translation of the works of Plato and other Greek philosophers.

Which of the following artworks was so realistic that it caused people to run away from it in fear?

The Holy Trinity

Which of the following paintings makes extensive use of number symbolism?

The Last Supper

Which of the following artworks illustrates a story about a tax collector?

The Tribute Money

What is depicted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

The story of Genesis from the creation to the flood.

Which of the following are consonant intervals?

The third and sixth.

________ suggests the illusion of depth by overlapping shapes and by the smaller size of distant objects.

Visual perspective

Motets have all of the following characteristics except:

accompanied by instruments

An external cadence occurs:

at the end of a composition.

Which of the following intervals is referred to as the diabolis in musica?

augmented 4th

Light sculpting with gradations of light and shadow is called:

chiaroscuro.

Which of the following types of intervals are harsh, discordant, clashy and unpleasant sounding?

dissonant

During the Renaissance, Christians placed a heavy emphasis on repentance, atonement for sin and preparation for heaven.

false

During the Renaissance, Christians were wary of human intellect because they thought it might lead them astray.

false

What kind of writing is almost always used at the end of a composition?

homophonic

What is it called when all of the vocal parts sing a succession of chords with the same rhythm and text?

homophonic style

What is it called when one vocal part or voice enters with a melody and, after a specified time interval, a second voice enters and copies what the first voice did.

imitation

An internal cadence occurs:

in the middle of a composition

When two lines angle inwards to create the illusion of depth in a painting, this is called:

linear perspective.

Which of the following types of intervals was considered to be most pure?

perfect

Which type of interval were composers required to use at the beginning and end of a composition?

perfect

All of the following discoveries and inventions are associated with the Renaissance except:

the invention of the steam engine

During the Renaissance, Christians believed that men and women had a moral obligation to develop their minds through study and reflection.

true

All of the following are characteristics of the Renaissance except:

widespread famine and plagues

What is it called when music seeks to illustrate the emotions, actions and concepts described in the text with music.

word painting


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