Art History II Exam 1
Life of Jesus
-Duccio -Siena Cathedral -1308-11 -tempera on wood -14 panels from the back of Maesta altarpiece -more dynamic in art style
Allegory of Good Government
Ambrogio Lorenzetti Santa Maria Novella
The International Style illustrated rich color, intricate patterns, and weightless figures. which of the following works depicts this style?
Annunciation
Who is the architect of the cathedral of Florence?
Arnolfo di Cambio
Last Judgement altarpiece
Artist Rogier van der Weyden
Pulpit of the Baptistery
Artist? Figure 14-2 Nicola Pisano
Which of the following is a manifestation of the commitment to private prayer?
Book of Hours
Which city derived its wealth from banking and the wool trade?
Bruges
Giovanni Pisano's works show which of the following?
Burgeoning Naturalism
The Roman fresco tradition can best be seen in the work of which of the following artists?
Cavallini
Which of the following was a dynastic symbol of Burgundian power?
Chartreuse de Champmol
Madonna Enthroned with Angels and Prophets
Cimabue, 1280-1290 (Figure 14-6) Artist Cimabue
The word Renaissance means rebirth. Which of the following was a revived interest during this time?
Classical culture
Who most strongly influenced the art of Pietro Lorenzetti?
Duccio
The Hundred Years War involved primarily which two kingdoms?
England and France
In Martin Schongauer's engraving he created distinctions of tonal values and textures. He distinguished between skin and cloth, feather and fur. In what medium did Schongauer work?
Engraving
The Dukes of Burgundy wielded power over which of the following counties?
Flanders
Arnolfo di Cambio
Florence Cathedral (Figure 14-18) Name Florence Cathedral
In 1305, the College of Cardinals elected a pope from which of the following countries?
France
Which two entities divided the Burgundian territories after the death of Charles the Bold?
France and the Holy Roman Empire
The frontality, stiff poses, and lack of modelling as seen in Berlinghieri's Saint Francis Altarpiece can be said to be which of the of the of the following?
Fundamentally medieval
Lamentation
Giotto
The artist projected on a flat surface the illusion of space. He also projected the illusion of solid bodies moving through that space. This description describes which of the following artists?
Giotto
Whose work is best characterised by the use of solid volumes resting firmly on the flat and horizontal surface of this earth?
Giotto
The artist of Annunciation, Nativity, whose work showed the greatest influence of the forms of classical antiquity?
Giovanni Pisano
In Riemenschneider's Assumption of the Virgin, the artist had successfully incorporated which of the following elements?
Gothic intricacy
Which of the following artists specialized in images of the Madonna and Child?
Hans Memling
Portinari Altarpiece
Hugo van der Goes
The illusionism found in French manuscript was influenced by contact with ___________________?
Italy
Ghent Altarpiece
Jan van Eyck
Which of the following artists created one of the earliest portraits where the sitter engages the viewer?
Jan van Eyck
Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride
Jan van Eyck, 1434
Miraculous Draught of Fish
Konrad Witz Geneva Swiss painter Landscape's prominence (observed and depicted so accurately art historians determined exact location - shores of Lake Geneva) This painting is one of first 15 th century works depicting a specific site Study of water effects (reflections, shallow water, etc.)
Which of the following is the sculptor whose work showed the greatest influence of the forms of classical antiquity?
Nicola Pisano
Birth of the Virgin
Pietro Lorenzetti Italy
Annunciation, Nativity, and Adoration of the Shepherds
Pisano, Pisa, Italy, 1250, marble Artist Giovanni Pisano
Which art form grew in popularity partially because of its ability to memorialize the sitter?
Portraiture
Portrait of a lady
Rogier van der Weyden
Which of the following cities was considered the rightful capital of the Roman Catholic Church?
Rome
Madonna in the Rose Garden
Stephan Lochner
The Dukes of Burgundy commissioned art to reinforce their status as rulers in their dynasty. Which of the following best supports this?
The Dukes wanted to reinforce the view of power and sophistication
Jan van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride contains many symbols. Which of the following is an allusion to God?
The mirror
The Death and Assumption of the Virgin
Veit Stoss / Late Gothic Style Boxlike shrine with huge figures (some 9 ft. high) Wings show scenes of lives of Christ and Mary Strives for realism in every minute detail Engulfed figures in twisting, curving drapery which gives feel of agitated emotion Looks like Late Gothic Architecture - Why? Stoss merged architecture and sculpture enhancing it with paint and gilding
Hugo van der Goes's Portinari Altarpiece is characterized by which of the following?
its rich colors and a somber mood
Veit Stoss excelled in creating ___________________ ?
large carved wooden altarpieces.
Enhancing its meaning, the Portinari Altarpiece contains small scenes, such as ______________, in the background.
the Arrival of the Magi
What did the humanist cult of fame emphasise?
the importance of creative individuals
What element did Duccio bring to the Maestà?
the modeled figures
During the Great Schism, Philip the Bold of Burgundy supported ____________________.
the pope in Avignon
Giotto's Entrhoned Madonna reflected the new trend toward naturalism and classical modelling of the figures. Which of the following describes this new trend?
the virgin is solid and has mass
