Which of these was a major factor in the creation of the "Neoclassical style"?

d) All of the above were important to Neoclassical art.

Which of the following describes Neoclassicism?

d) All of the above describe the Neoclassical Art Movement

The ultimate goal of a Romantic Artist was to...?

a) share their passion, spiritual, physical, historical or otherwise.

Which of the following is NOT an element of the Baroque style?

c) The "sfumato" technique of smokey blending.

What was the purpose of "The Vitruvian Man" DaVinci drew?

c. It is a study of "ideal" proportions based on the "Golden Rectangle".

Why did DaVinci seek permission to study corpses?

c. He wanted to perform autopsies to study human anatomy & proportion.

Why did Archimboldo use foods in his portraits?

c) to represent his subject's interests & careers

What could be considered the "emphasis" of Renaissance Artists?

d) All of the above are true of Renaissance artists

Which is the reason that "The Mona Lisa" is so famous as a painting.

d. All of the above are true of The Mona Lisa.

Why was Michelangelo unhappy with being hired to paint the Sistine Chapel's ceiling and walls?

c. He considered himself a sculptor, not a painter, & was sort of tricked.

What factors led to Italy's Renaissance?

d) All of the above helped start Italy's Renaissance.

What is "Chiaroscuro"?

a) A full range of value including dark blacks and bright whites.

c) A focused, unnatural light source to create a "supernatural" scene.

Which of the following was Leonardo DaVinci known to be skilled at?

d. All of the above are true of DaVinci

In architecture, what is a "peristyle"?

c) A covered porch or patio lined with columns of a Greek or Roman style

Ironically, which famed political leader was attracted to JL David's style and hired him?

b. French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

What art movement did Neoclassicism reject in its standards and why?

c) Rococo Art - It wanted to inspire good moral behavior, reason and virtue

What was the "style" of Romantic artists?

d) There was no fixed "style" - artists made their own choices

Which best describes the De Medici family?

d) Wool farmers turned bankers, but patrons of the arts.

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1
Which of these was a major factor in the creation of the "Neoclassical style"?
d) All of the above were important to Neoclassical art.
c) Smooth brush strokes
b) Idealized Figures (perfect looking)
a) Subdued Palette, Jewel/Metallics
2
Which of the following describes Neoclassicism?
d) All of the above describe the Neoclassical Art Movement
b) Heroic people & scenes inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology.
c) Romantic art movement idealizing classic ancient cultures.
a) Return to classical Ideas & themes based on Greek and Roman ancient art.
3
The ultimate goal of a Romantic Artist was to...?
a) share their passion, spiritual, physical, historical or otherwise.
c) encourage reason and rationality above all else.
b) support and delight the French Monarchy.
d) explore strange new dreamlike worlds of the unconscious.
4
Which of the following is NOT an element of the Baroque style?
a) Dramatic Lighting
b) High Contrast (Value)
d) Scene is "Stop-Action" frozen at most intense moment
c) The "sfumato" technique of smokey blending.
5
What was the point of all these design changes in the Baroque Artists style?
c) To try to show the Catholic Church was the true faith and connected.
b) To make Biblical scenes more narrative for the illiterate.
d) All of the above.
a) To provide more drama and excitement to churchgoers.
6
What was the purpose of "The Vitruvian Man" DaVinci drew?
d. It was DaVinci's version of a Renaissance Spiderman.
c. It is a study of "ideal" proportions based on the "Golden Rectangle".
a. It is a drawing of a man with whom he was involved.
b. It is a self-portrait to show his athletic build from years of exercise.
7
Why did DaVinci seek permission to study corpses?
b. He wanted to see if he could invent a better way to embalm people.
c. He wanted to perform autopsies to study human anatomy & proportion.
a. He wanted see if he could reanimate the dead.
d. None of the above are correct.
8
How are Mannerist artworks different from Renaissance artworks?
b. New approaches to theme, mood, subject
a. Renaissance Art was better
c. New Contexts & social criticism
d. Both B & C are true
9
Why did Archimboldo use foods in his portraits?
b) because he was influenced by the Surrealists
a) because you are what your eat
d) I mean, why not?!
c) to represent his subject's interests & careers
10
What could be considered the "emphasis" of Renaissance Artists?
d) All of the above are true of Renaissance artists
c) Desire to find a universal "perfection" of form & proportion (Idealism)
b) A focus on emotions and humanity of characters
a) Adding Greek & Roman Elements (Classicalism) to their art
11
Which is the reason that "The Mona Lisa" is so famous as a painting.
d. All of the above are true of The Mona Lisa.
c. Its use of chiaroscuro
b. Its mastery of sfumato technique
a. Her unusual smile
12
What tragic event leads to JL David's death in 1825?
a. He is trapped in burning barn
b. He is hit by a carriage
d. All of the above happened - it was a real mess.
c. He is struck by lightning
13
Based on the success of "La Pieta", what work was Michelangelo commissioned to create 6 years later?
d. Florence's David
b. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
c. St. Peter's Basillica
a. The Tomb of Julius II
14
Why was Michelangelo unhappy with being hired to paint the Sistine Chapel's ceiling and walls?
d. He was afraid people might compare his work to that of DaVinci.
c. He considered himself a sculptor, not a painter, & was sort of tricked.
a. It was a lot of work, and Michelangelo thought it might be impossible.
b. He did not like doing religious subjects as he was not very religious.
15
What factors led to Italy's Renaissance?
c) Secularism - rediscovery of Classical literature.
b) Rival city-states wanting to have the most beautiful and glorious things
d) All of the above helped start Italy's Renaissance.
a) An increase in wealth from trade & banking.
16
What is "Chiaroscuro"?
d) None of the above
a) A full range of value including dark blacks and bright whites.
b) A limited range of value
c) Drawing or painting with a bright palette of jewel-like hues.
17
What is "Tenebrism"?
b) Using a diffuse light to achieve a hazy lighting quality in a scene.
c) A focused, unnatural light source to create a "supernatural" scene.
a) Using natural light to depict a realistic scene
d) None of the above
18
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance?
b) Leonardo Da Vinci
d) Raphael
c) Michelangelo
a) Donatello
19
Which of the following was Leonardo DaVinci known to be skilled at?
d. All of the above are true of DaVinci
c. Architecture
a. Painting
b. Sculpting
20
In architecture, what is a "peristyle"?
d) None of the above
b) The area around the outside of a circle
a) A long tube-like window on a submarine
c) A covered porch or patio lined with columns of a Greek or Roman style
21
What themes was Gentileschi most famous for painting?
a) Painting women in positions of authority
c) re-contextualized Biblical stories
d) All of the above
b) Greek Inspired contexts
22
Raphael's most famous work is certainly...
a) The Last Supper
b) The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
d) The Chapel of the Madonna
c) The School of Athens
23
Why did Mannerist artists break away from traditional, religious themes?
d. All of the above
c) To discuss polityics and empower the artist, especially women
b) To show duality (double meanings) in religious themes
a) To show individualism in views of faith
24
Ironically, which famed political leader was attracted to JL David's style and hired him?
d. Nazi leader Adolph Hitler
b. French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
c. Japanese ruler Emperor Hirohito
a. Communist Dictator Joseph Stalin
25
What art movement did Neoclassicism reject in its standards and why?
a) Medieval Art - It rejected its simple artworks as too "Catholic".
d) Tiki Art - It cursed its casual cocktail based laid-back tropical lifest
b) Renaissance Art - it hated its stuffy religious traditions and subjects
c) Rococo Art - It wanted to inspire good moral behavior, reason and virtue
26
What was the "style" of Romantic artists?
a) Used short painterly brushstrokes to show light and dark.
d) There was no fixed "style" - artists made their own choices
b) Used flat planes and geometric shapes to deconstruct an image.
c) Used glazing and other techniques to create realistic camera-like images
27
Which best describes the De Medici family?
d) Wool farmers turned bankers, but patrons of the arts.
a) A family of strong military traditions.
b) Winery owners who used their wealth to rise to power.
c) A family with great artistic abilities.

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