The Masters II: Raphael Practice Flashcards
How does the painting Pope Leo X with Cardinals reflect the high prestige of the papacy?
The Pope is dressed in magnificent clothing
How does Raphael show how important a figure is in School of Athens?
By placing the figure towards the center
Which of the following statements about Raphael’s work is true?
Near the end of his life, he had many assistants to help him, which produced uneven work
In which painting did Raphael use a trompe l’oeil arch?
School of Athens and/or Disputa
Which pope commissioned Raphael after the artist had gained fame in Florence?
Pope Julius II
Pope Leo X was successor to which of these popes?
Pope Julius II
What does The Small Cowper Madonna (above) demonstrate about Raphael?
His technical skills and style from his teacher Perugino
What is happening in the scene below the heavens in Disputa?
The popes, bishops, and philosophers are anxious and are awaiting a union
Why is it so easy to denote the tense mood of Pope Leo X with Cardinals?
None of the figures are looking at each other. The choice of colors and the darkened background suggest an uneasy mood
How does School of Athens (below) demonstrate classical revival?
It depicts many influential figures of the Greek and Roman times
