All of the following are true about Elizabethan Theater EXCEPT:

women were not allowed in the theater

Linear perspective can best be described as:

a graphic system uses lines to create the illusion of depth

Contrapposto can be best defined as:

Drawing a body so that the weight is shifted to one side

In which painting is an example of foreshortening most likely to be found?

A scene with dead bodies lying on the battefield.

drawing figures so they appear to recede to protrude

In which of the following paintings is a vanishing point most likely to be found?

A cityscape showing streets and buildings

Which of the following is NOT an example of contrapposto?

the painting called "The Holy Trinity"

Aerial perspective is:

the use of light, shadow, color and intensity show distance

a combining of several individual, but harmonizing melodies

rebirth of classical Greek and Roman culture

the belief that man is in control of his own life

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1
"Madrigal" can best be defined as:
a melody accompanying another melody note for note
a secular song sung a capella
a religious song sung with musical accompaniment
a sacred song song without musical accompaniment
2
A motet can best be described as:
song sung with musical instruments
a type of Renaissance dance
a secular song sung without musical accompaniment
a sacred song sung a capella
3
Who is considered to be the MOST important artist of the Renaissance?
Raphael
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Masaccio
4
All of the following are true about Elizabethan Theater EXCEPT:
it cost a penny to see a play
the plays were written in scripts
women were not allowed in the theater
only men and boys performed on stage
5
Linear perspective can best be described as:
the use of light, shadow, color, and intensity to show depth
a technique to give the illstion that sculptures are 3D
drawing figures so they appear to recede or protrude
a graphic system uses lines to create the illusion of depth
6
Donatello was best known as:
a Renaissance architect
a Renaissance composer
a Renaissance painter
a Renaissance sculptor
7
Who painted the murals on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Sondro Botticelli
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
8
Contrapposto can be best defined as:
Drawing a body so that the weight is shifted to one side
Drawing figures so they appear 3D
Singing without music
Unwritten, improvised drama
9
Define "a capella".
Renaissance dance music
Singing without music
Instrumental music
Signing with musical instruments
10
In which painting is an example of foreshortening most likely to be found?
A scene showing a herd of deer in a field next to a forest.
A scene showing a ship at sea.
A scene showing a rocky coastline with crashing waves.
A scene with dead bodies lying on the battefield.
11
Foreshortening is:
drawing figures so they appear to recede to protrude
drawing a body so that weight is shifted to one side
a type of aerial perspective
when an artist paints a smaller version of a painting
12
Who painted "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo da Vinci
Masaccio
Michelangelo
Raphael
13
In which of the following paintings is a vanishing point most likely to be found?
A cityscape showing streets and buildings
A painting of a bird in flight
A group of people sitting around a round table
A portrait of a Roman soldier
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of contrapposto?
the statue on the square at Russellville
the painting called "The Holy Trinity"
the statue of St. George
the statue of David
15
What is the name of the theater built by the acting company of which Shakespeare was a member?
The White Heart
The Globe
The Swan
The Royalle
16
Aerial perspective is:
drawing figures so they appear 3D
Drawing a body so that weight is shifted to one side
the use of light, shadow, color and intensity show distance
the imaginary point where horizontal lines meet
17
Who painted "The Last Supper"?
Michelangelo
Massacio
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
18
What invention was one of the most important contributions to the Renaissance?
Gutenberg's printing press
polyphony
tempra paint
fresco
19
Which of the following is NOT a sculpture by Michelangelo?
St. George
David
La Pieta
20
Define polyphony.
a combining of several individual, but harmonizing melodies
a type of secular motet
a melody accompanying another melody note for note
a painting style used in "The Last Supper"
21
In which city is the Renaissance said to have begun?
Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Florence, Italy
Milan, Italy
22
Define Renaissance.
a revival of ancient French culture
historical period known for its religious wars
rebirth of classical Greek and Roman culture
historical period in which Christianity gained importance
23
Humanism is:
the act of sculpting the human figure from blocks of stone
the belief that man is in control of his own life
drawing figures that appear to recede or protrude
the belief that man is incapable of thinking for himself
24
In which kind of perspective can a vanishing point be found?
personal perspective
aerial perspective
foreshortening
linear perspective
25
Who is considered to have been the greatest playwright of the Renaissance?
da Vinci
Elizabeth I
Marlow
Shakespeare

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