Unlike other sculptural groups, Bernini's work

uses architectural space as part of the composition

Borromini disguised the small dimensions of the Church itself by doing all EXCEPT

using an oculus and large panes of glass

Caravaggio's figures differ from those of the High Renaissance in

the use of real people as models

Borromini's sense of Dynamism is created through

the interplay between concave and convex forms

The illusion of tenebrism in this work is created though the use of

a spotlight hidden above the work

How does Borromini's architectural aesthetic differ from that of other Baroque architects?

He focuses on curvalinear spatial geometry

How does the form of the church facade illustrate the religious philosophy of St. Ignatius

it emphasizes the Church as a gateway from Rome into Heaven

The numerous styles seen in the facade and interior indicate

the presence of numerous architects and designers

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1
Unlike other sculptural groups, Bernini's work
uses multiple forms of media
shows a figure undergoing apotheosis
is about a contemporary subject
uses architectural space as part of the composition
2
Borromini disguised the small dimensions of the Church itself by doing all EXCEPT
using an oculus and large panes of glass
raising the height of the facade above the roof level
using shades of white with little colour in the interior
using elliptical elements for the domes and interior walls
3
This series of artworks was created
for a private chapel
as a papal commission
for the main nave of Il Gesu
as a royal commission
4
The facade includes all of the following EXCEPT
niche statues and undulation
a double pediment and pilasters
side volutes and a balustrade
a cartouche and Christogram
5
Theatricality in the work is evident in all EXCEPT
the use of light
the bare neutral background
the use of contemporary and classical dress
the gestures of the figures
6
The subject matter of the work is based on
eyewitness accounts of the event
an autobiographical text
The Gospel of Saint John
excerpts from Dante's Inferno
7
This area of San Carlo alle Quatre Fontane was used as
a fountain
an atrium for clients
a cloister for monks
a private chapel
8
Caravaggio's figures differ from those of the High Renaissance in
the pyramidal composition
the use of real people as models
the use of contemporary dress for Biblical figures
the exaggeration in reactions and gestures
9
Borromini's sense of Dynamism is created through
the interplay between concave and convex forms
the use of rondels and pietra serena
the use of flattened forms
the interaction between open space and decorative space
10
The illusion of tenebrism in this work is created though the use of
gilding
a spotlight hidden above the work
distinct textures between figures
a loge with contemporary figures as an audience
11
The subject matter of this work is CLOSEST in content to
The Last Judgment fresco
The Last Supper
The Isenheim Altarpiece
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
12
The original interior of this building was
ornate and overly theatrical
based on the interior of New St. Peter's Basilica
austere and subtle in decor
inspired by Bernini's Cornaro Chapel
13
The 3D quality of this ceiling work is enhanced by the use of all EXCEPT
use of stucco
di sotto in su
grisaille
allegorical imagery
14
In this work, Christ is represented as
as The Sol Ivictus
as Christ in Majesty
the Lamb of God
in the monogram "IHS"
15
The style of this architecture is considered
Mannerist
High Renaissance
Florentine Renaissance
Italian Baroque
16
How does Borromini's architectural aesthetic differ from that of other Baroque architects?
He focuses on the use of ornate decorative effects
He emphasizes the height of the building
He focuses on horizontal multi-tiered facades
He focuses on curvalinear spatial geometry
17
The plan of this church includes all of the following EXCEPT
a dome
side chapels
a Latin cross plan
side aisles
18
a style where there are violent contrasts of light and dark,where darkness dominates the image.
chiaroscuro
quadratura
di sotto in su
tenebrism
19
How does the form of the church facade illustrate the religious philosophy of St. Ignatius
It emphasizes the Jesuits vows of poverty and charity
it emphasizes the Church as a gateway from Rome into Heaven
it mimics a Greek temple facade emphasizing Humanism
it uses symmetry to suggest unity in the Catholic Church
20
The plan of this Church is
a central plan
a monastary plan
a pinched oval
a quadrilateral plan
21
The form and style of this work may indicate influences from all EXCEPT
Caravaggio
Bernini
Raphael
MIchelangelo
22
The sense of theatrical movement and emotion in Baroque art is called
Dynamism
Mannerism
Stoicism
Expressionism
23
This building was dedicated to
The Trintarian Order
The Jesuits
The Dominican Order
The Franciscans
24
An ecumenical council of the Catholic Church prompted by the Protestant Reformation
Council of Trent
Council of Nicea
The Nicene Creed
The 99 Theses
25
The numerous styles seen in the facade and interior indicate
the idiosyncratic style of Borromini
Influences from Northern Europe
the presence of numerous architects and designers
the Counter Reformation

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