14th Century I Quiz

Question 1

What is depicted in the image above?

Answer 1

Florence Cathedral

Question 2

What is buon fresco?

Answer 2

A technique in which water based paints are applied on wet plaster

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Florence during the beginning of the Renaissance?

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Who were the members of the guild?

Answer 4

The rich and powerful

Question 5

Which technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?

Answer 5

Fresco secco

Question 6

What was Florence’s key role in the beginning of the Renaissance?

Answer 6

Its wealth and individualism promoted artistic growth

Question 7

What is a guild?

Answer 7

An association of people organized by occupation

Question 8

Buon fresco and fresco secco can be used in the same wall painting.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What did an artist have to do to become part of the guild?

Answer 9

Receive an examination of a masterpiece that could achieve master status.

Question 10

What is an apse?

Answer 10

A semi-circular section of the sanctuary covered by hemispherical vault