Art History: Renaissance Period Unit Test Review Flashcards
How did da Vinci create a mood in The Mona Lisa?
He painted a dark, hazy, background of mountains to reinforce a mysterious mood
How does the painting Pope Leo X with Cardinals reflect the high prestige of the papacy?
The Pope is dressed in magnificent clothing
Which of the following was the parish church constructed for the Medici family?
Church of San Lorenzo
Which of the following is not one of Michelangelo’s famous works?
Peter
What were the most commonly used symbols in Flemish art?
Everyday objects
What does The Small Cowper Madonna (above) demonstrate about Raphael?
His technical skills and style from his teacher Perugino
How does atmospheric perspective create realism?
Objects that are further from the viewer are less clear and detailed, while objects closer to the viewer are sharper and more detailed
What is the antependium?
It is the front surface of a block altar
What literary work contains this woodcut?
Canterbury Tales
What purpose did the building below serve?
Public Orphanage
What was the intended purpose for New Sacristy? (below)
It was supposed to be a tomb for Pope Julius II.
One major change that occurred during the High Renaissance time period was that artists began to be __________.
Commissioned by private sources
Which of the following best explains the positive effect of printmaking on the economy of the time period?
Books were made more quickly and effectively
Which of the following best describes the steps in the intaglio process?
Lines are carved into a surface, ink is applied to the carvings, and then the surface is put through a press with paper
What style plan did Brunelleschi use for the Church of San Lorenzo?
Basilica style plan
