14th Century I Practice

Question 1

According to the Direct Instruction, what color of paint did Cennini recommend be used as an underlayer when painting faces?

Answer 1

Green

Question 2

Which of the following describes one of the drawbacks of fresco secco?

Answer 2

Fresco secco was less durable than other techniques, and subject to peeling

Question 3

The image below shows some of the necessary elements for creating ___________.

Answer 3

Tempera

Question 4

According to the Direct Instruction, what guild did Florentine artists most commonly belong to?

Answer 4

Pharmacist’s guild

Question 5

According to Cennini, an artist should use ______ layers of gesso, and they should be burnished until they appear like ________.

Answer 5

Ten; ivory

Question 6

Who engineered the self-supporting dome of the Florence Cathedral?

Answer 6

Brunelleschi

Question 7

Which of the following best defines secco fresco?

Answer 7

A technique in which paint is applied to a dry plaster wall

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of Cennini’s painting steps?

Answer 8

Paint a light wash over charcoal sketch

Question 9

What was the role of guilds?

Answer 9

Guilds acted as quality control amongst their members and supervised the education and apprenticeship process

Question 10

What was tempera paint mixed with?

Answer 10

Egg yolk