Art History II Ch 19 & 20
Fill in the blank. The Isenheim Altarpiece was commissioned for a ______.
hospital
Which of the following BEST describes the techniques that Masaccio introduced to Italian painting?
naturalism, the use of linear perspective, sfumato, and chiaroscuro.
Which artist created the Isenheim Altarpiece in 1515?
Matthias Grunewald
Which of the following statements about Michelangelo's "David" is true?
"David" is larger than life size AND the sculpture was intended to be placed on the exterior of the Duomo
Which of the following was NOT a renowned block book of Northern Europe?
"Hypnerotomachia Poliphili"
What is characteristic of Tudor-style large manor houses? (1) They focused increasingly on aesthetics. (2) They focused on defensive architectural elements such as moats. (3) Quadrangular patterns became more common.
1 & 3
Paintings of the Antwerp Mannerism style combine which of the following characteristics? (1) Northern Renaissance styles, (2) ancient Greek traditions, (3) early Netherlandish styles, (4) Italian traditions
1, 3, & 4
Which of the following villas was created by Andrea Palladio? A) All of these answers B) Villa Emo C) Villa Barbaro D) Villa Capra
A) All of these answers
Which of the following was a technique introduced in 15th century Florentine art? A) All of these answers B) use of realistic proportions C) chiaroscuro D) foreshortening
A) All of these answers
All of the following were Mannerist architects of 16th century Italy EXCEPT: A) Bramante B) Michelangelo C) Peruzzi D) Palladio
A) Bramante
Which of the following is NOT true of Rome's Palazzo Farnese? A) Bramante was involved in its creation B) Above the facade is the largest papal stemma, or coat-of-arms with papal tiara, Rome had ever seen C) The main facade includes alternating triangular and segmental pediments D) The courtyard is ringed by classically-inspired columns in ascending orders
A) Bramante was involved in its creation
All of the following are true of Italian Renaissance architecture EXCEPT: A) Buildings used the Greek orders of columns B) Building plans typically had a square, symmetrical appearance C) Foundational architectural concepts included facades, columns, pilasters, arches, vaults, and domes D) Church façades had a pediment, and were organized by a system of pilasters, arches, and entablatures
A) Buildings used the Greek orders of columns
Of the choices given, which best describes Botticelli's style? A) Curvilinear B) Geometric C) Volumetric D) Asymmetry
A) Curvilinear
Which of the following was NOT associated with German art of the 16th century? A) Jan Van Eyck B) Matthias Grunewald C) Albrecht Durer D) Lucas Cranach the Elder
A) Jan Van Eyck
Which of the following was NOT associated with 15th century Florentine sculpture? A) Michelangelo B) Ghiberti C) Donatello D) Brunelleschi
A) Michelangelo
Which of the following does NOT apply to 15th century Florentine architecture? A) it relied on intuition rather than mathematics B) it represented a conscious revival and development of ancient Greek and Roman elements C) it eschewed the complex proportional systems and irregular profiles of medieval buildings D) it placed emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry, and regularity of parts
A) it relied on intuition rather than mathematics
Which of the following was NOT a goal of Humanism? A) to support practical, pre-professional and scientific studies for job preparation B) to create citizenry able to speak and write with eloquence C) to revive the cultural legacy and moral philosophy of classical antiquity D) to realize humanity's potential for achievement
A) to support practical, pre-professional and scientific studies for job preparation
Mannerism has been defined as which of the following? A) All of these answers B) a degeneration of High Renaissance classicism C) an interlude between High Renaissance and Baroque D) a style notable for its intellectual sophistication, as well as its artificial qualities
All of these answers
Who is credited with inventing linear perspective?
Brunelleschi
In early Renaissance painting, the term "maniera greca" most directly reflects which stylistic influence?
Byzantine
Which of the following most accurately describes a polyptych?
Multi-paneled
The study of materials and art styles to determine date, technique and place of production best falls under which specialty?
Connoisseurship
In painting, Michelangelo is renowned for the ceiling andLast Judgement of the Sistine Chapel, where he depicted which of the following?
Creation, the Downfall of Man, the Promise of Salvation, and the Genealogy of Christ
Which of the following would NOT be found among Raphael's works in the Stanze rooms of the Vatican?
Deposition of Christ
Which Northern European Renaissance painter was most influenced by Italian art?
Durer
Which artist was most closely associated with the ideas of Martin Luther?
Durer
The Sistine Ceiling program was based on which of the following?
Genesis, from the Old Testament
What is true of Portuguese painters during the Golden Age of Portugal?
Given their low status, the majority of painters remained anonymous.
Which style of Spanish architecture during the 16th century is known for its extremely sober and naked quality?
Herrerian architecture
The Northern Renaissance differed from the Italian Renaissance in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
It was linked to the rise of feudalism
Why did printmaking become popular during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century?
Printmaking allowed images to be mass produced and widely available to the public.
Which of the following works most closely adheres to what the Counter-Reformation Catholic Church was striving for in art?
Scipione Pulzone's painting of the Lamentation
Which best describes the style of Piero della Francesca?
Still and geometric
Humanists of the early Renaissance were most closely associated with which endeavor?
Studying Greek and Roman texts
Which is a prominent religious context for the controversy surrounding style of Michelangelo's "Last Judgment"?
The Counter-Reformation
Which of the following do the Unicorn Tapestries depict?
a hunt
Which of the following BEST completes this sentence: "Mannerist sculpture was characterized by elongated forms, spiral angles, and _________________"?
aloof subject gazes
Which of the following descriptions accurately captures elements of High Renaissance Italian art?
sfumato and chiaroscuro, secular themes, the accurate representation of figures in space
Which of the following became the best known element of Chartreuse de Champmol?
the "pleurants" (mourners)
Paintings during the Tudor dynasty revolved largely around
the portrait.
The sculptors Veit Stoss, Tilman Riemenschneider, and Peter Vischer the Elder created work that reflected
the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance periods.
What was the most important change in the production of illuminated manuscripts by the 14th century?
their production moved from the monastic scriptorium to commercial urban scriptoria
Raphael's "School of Athens" fresco is focused on which two historical figures? A) Plato & Aristotle B) Pope Julius II & Cosimo de Medici C) God the Father & Jesus D)Leonardo & Michelangelo
A) Plato & Aristotle
Which of the following BEST matches the painter to the technique for which he is best known? A) Veronese: supreme colorist; Titian: loose brushwork; Tintoretto: muscular figures B) Veronese: loose brushwork; Titian: supreme colorist; Tintoretto: muscular figures C) Veronese: supreme colorist; Titian: muscular figures; Tintoretto: loose brushwork D) Veronese: muscular figures; Titian: loose brushwork; Tintoretto: supreme colorist
A) Veronese: supreme colorist; Titian: loose brushwork; Tintoretto: muscular figures
Which of the following occurred during the reign of Francis I in France? A) all of these answers B) The royal library was opened to scholars from around the world. C) Francis poured vast amounts of money into new structures. D) Leonardo da Vinci brought the Mona Lisa to France.
A) all of these answers
Which artist was influential in the spread of the International Gothic style around northern Germany? A) all of these artists B) Conrad Von Soest C) Meister Bertram D) Stefan Lochner
A) all of these artists
The innovative techniques that make Leonardo's work unique include all of the following EXCEPT: A) his realistic depiction of landscape B) his innovative use of the human form in figurative composition C) his use ofsfumato D) his use of subtle gradation of tone
A) his realistic depiction of landscape
During the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther was known for
encouraging the display of a restricted range of religious imagery in churches.
Which of the following describes the High Mannerist painting style?
exaggerated elegance with exquisite attention to surface and detail
Robern Campin, Jan Van Eyck, and Rogier Van de Weyden showed similarities in their work through their ________.
realistic portrayals
