Question 1

Giotto used the technique of chiaroscuro to

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A)   give three dimensionality to the figures in his paintings.
B)   flatten and stylize the figures in his paintings.
C)   enhance the realistic details of his sculptures.
D)   mass-produce manuscript illuminations.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During the High Renaissance, the center of artistic productivity shifted from

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A)   Florence to Rome.
B)   Rome to Florence.
C)   Venice to Florence.
D)   Florence to Paris.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Giotto's frescoes are considered innovative landmarks for their

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A)   flat imagery.
B)   portrayal of day-to-day subjects.
C)   user of light and shade to model form.
D)   application of oil paints to wall surfaces.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Discuss the Age of the Renaissance as a period of rebirth: what was "reborn," and how did this phenomenon make itself evident in the arts?

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The Age of the Renaissance, which took place in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, was a period of rebirth in many aspects of society. This rebirth was characterized by a renewed interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as a shift towards humanism and individualism.

One of the key aspects that was "reborn" during the Renaissance was the emphasis on human potential and achievement. This was evident in the arts through the portrayal of human figures in a more realistic and naturalistic manner. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo sought to capture the beauty and complexity of the human form, reflecting a newfound appreciation for the individual and the human experience.

Additionally, the Renaissance saw a revival of classical themes and subjects in art, literature, and architecture. Artists and writers drew inspiration from ancient myths, history, and literature, creating works that celebrated the achievements of the past while also reflecting the values and concerns of their own time.

The phenomenon of rebirth in the arts was also evident in the development of new techniques and styles. Innovations such as linear perspective, chiaroscuro, and sfumato allowed artists to create more realistic and immersive works, while the use of oil paint revolutionized the way colors and textures could be depicted.

Overall, the Age of the Renaissance was a period of rebirth in which the arts played a central role. Through a renewed focus on humanism, classical themes, and technical innovation, artists of the Renaissance were able to capture the spirit of their time while also looking back to the achievements of the past.

Question 5

According to Castiglione, the Renaissance lady must

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A)   have a knowledge of letters, music, and painting.
B)   be modest and discreet.
C)   exercise grace.
D)   All these answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 6

The music of the Age of the Renaissance

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A)   was usually polyphonic.
B)   featured numerous secular songs.
C)   was popularized by being recorded in printed handbooks.
D)   All these answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What Renaissance landmarks or personalities have influenced most dramatically the culture of the West? How so?

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Question 8

The Magna Carta was significant in

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A)   the rise of constitutional monarchy in England.
B)   the beginnings of the Great Schism.
C)   ending the Hundred Years' War.
D)   All these answers are correct.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following writers provided a defense of women in the Book of the City of Ladies?

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A)   Chaucer
B)   Christine de Pisan
C)   Petrarch
D)   FicinoE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

"The Great Schism" refers to the

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A)   rebellion of the peasants after the Black Death.
B)   rivalry between church and state.
C)   rivalry between two contesting popes.
D)   All the answers are correct.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The composer Josquin des Prez, was one of the most effective practitioners of which expressive musical technique, in which music conveys the literal meaning of a text?

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A)   Monody
B)   Ars nova
C)   Word painting
D)   SyncopationE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The new realism in the arts of the fourteenth century is found in the

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A)   paintings of Giotto.
B)   writings of Chaucer.
C)   woodcuts of the Dance of Death.
D)   All these answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Ars nova is the name given to the

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A)   revival of Latin and Greek letters in Italy.
B)   new use of light and shade in painting.
C)   architectural developments of the early fifteenth century.
D)   expressive new musical style of the fourteenth century.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Brunelleschi defined the laws of ______ as a tool for creating the appearance of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

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A)   color
B)   perspective
C)   chiaroscuro
D)   the ars novaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Ficino's contribution to Classical humanism lay in the translation and interpretation of the works of

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A)   Plato.
B)   Aristotle.
C)   Cicero.
D)   Augustine.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 16

The first of the Classical humanists in the Age of the Renaissance, and the so-called "father of humanism," was

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A)   Leonardo.
B)   Pico.
C)   Petrarch.
D)   Ficino.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

"The Black Death" describes the pandemic caused by

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A)   malaria.
B)   influenza.
C)   bubonic plague.
D)   smallpox.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The word "Mona" in Mona Lisa

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A)   is the sitter's first name.
B)   is the sitter's family name.
C)   designates the sitter's place of birth.
D)   means "my lady".E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Botticelli's landmark painting, The Birth of Venus

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A)   was the earliest application of the laws of linear perspective.
B)   represents the beginning of oil painting in Italy.
C)   reflects the revival of Classical themes in European art.
D)   is filled with overt Christian symbolism.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Of the Black Death, it is correct to say that it

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A)   took the lives of at least one third of Europe's population.
B)   was transmitted entirely by fleas.
C)   strengthened the bonds of feudalism.
D)   All these answers are correct.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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