The Movement III: Painting Practice

Question 1

Tintoretto was known for _______.

Answer 1

Creating small-scale models of his paintings

Question 2

The portrait below showcases Bronzino’s ability to use formal effect with his choice of ________ and setting yet conveys the ________ demeanor of the subject.

Answer 2

Costume; haughty

Question 3

The painting below uses similar lighting techniques to The Last Supper, and both were painted by which artist?

Answer 3

Both were painted by Tintoretto

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Mannerism painting?

A. Self portrait of Pontormo

B. The Entombment of Christ

C. Farnese Hours

D. All of the above are examples of Mannerism

Answer 4

All of the above are examples of Mannerism

Question 5

What scene is depicted in Feast in the House of Levi

Answer 5

The Biblical event of the Last Supper

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a Mannerist painting?

A. The Last Supper

B. Portrait of a Young Man

C. Farnese Hours

D. Melencolia I

Answer 6

Melencolia I

Question 7

What is the main focus of Mannerism?

Answer 7

Expressing beauty

Question 8

Which of the following sentences contains the correct usage for virtuosity?

Answer 8

The musicians showed extreme virtuosity in their range

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary characteristic of Mannerism?

Answer 9

All of the above

Question 10

What are some of the inconsistencies depicted in Entombment? (above)

Answer 10

Some of the figures are pressed into the foreground, while others seem to levitate