Question 1

Which features enhanced the illusionism of this ceiling painting?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Triumph of the

Question 2

Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the seventeenth century.

Accepted Answer

During the seventeenth century, ceiling

Question 3

Which of the following influenced Paul V's decision to convert the central plan of Saint Peter's into a basilican plan through the addition of a nave?

Accepted Answer

A)  The longitudinal plan resembled Byzantine churches 
B)  Paul V wanted a larger space for symbolic purposes 
C)  Central plan buildings evoked pagan temples 
D)  The Papacy wanted to outshine St. Paul's in London 
A)  The longitudinal plan resembled Byzantine churches 
B)  Paul V wanted a larger space for symbolic purposes 
C)  Central plan buildings evoked pagan temples 
D)  The Papacy wanted to outshine St. Paul's in London

Question 4

How does Fra Andrea Pozzo create the illusion of Heaven opening above the heads of the congregation in the church of Sant'Ignazio?

Accepted Answer

A)  He illusionistically continued the church's actual architecture into the vault so the roof seems to be lifting off. 
B)  He narrowed the nave ceiling so it is difficult to see the vault. 
C)  He widened the vault so the perspective is skewed. 
D)  He illusionistically lowered the church's actual architecture so the roof seems to be lifting off. 
A)  He illusionistically continued the church's actual architecture into the vault so the roof seems to be lifting off. 
B)  He narrowed the nave ceiling so it is difficult to see the vault. 
C)  He widened the vault so the perspective is skewed. 
D)  He illusionistically lowered the church's actual architecture so the roof seems to be lifting off.

Question 5

How does this painting evoke the Barberini family for whom it was commissioned?

Accepted Answer

Pietro da Cortona, Triumph of the Barber

Question 6

In designing the piazza of Saint Peter's, which objects was Bernini obligated to incorporate into the design and how to did he arrive at a solution?

Accepted Answer

Bernini had to incorporate an

Question 7

José de Ribera was most strongly influenced by the work of which of the following artists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annibale Carracci 
B)  Caravaggio 
C)  Guido Reni 
D)  Bernini 
A)  Annibale Carracci 
B)  Caravaggio 
C)  Guido Reni 
D)  Bernini

Question 8

One of the distinctive qualities of Francesco Borromini's architecture, visible in the façade of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the wave-like movement created by concave and convex lines 
B)  its similarity to Greek temple design 
C)  the smooth treatment of the wall 
D)  towers and tracery of Gothic architecture 
A)  the wave-like movement created by concave and convex lines 
B)  its similarity to Greek temple design 
C)  the smooth treatment of the wall 
D)  towers and tracery of Gothic architecture

Question 9

How is Bernini's intimate experience with theater reflected in the Cornaro chapel?

Accepted Answer

Bernini's intimate experience with theat

Question 10

What is the spiritual reference at work in this painting?

Accepted Answer

Juan Sánchez Cotán, Still Life with Game

Question 11

Which city has been generally credited with the birth of the Baroque style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Madrid 
B)  Seville 
C)  Rome 
D)  Florence 
A)  Madrid 
B)  Seville 
C)  Rome 
D)  Florence

Question 12

Describe the representation of Bernini's David. How has it evolved from the earlier works of Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo?

Accepted Answer

Bernini's representation of David is a d

Question 13

Velásquez was the court painter for Philip IV. He accompanied the king to Fraga during the Aragonese campaign. While there he painted Philip's portrait, it is known as the Fraga Philip. Due to the dynastic inbreeding in the Hapsburg line, Philip inherited the Hapsburg jaw. How did Velásquez compensate for this "jaw" in the Fraga portrait?

Accepted Answer

A)  He painted a heavy beard on the king's face. 
B)  He used a large brimmed hat to shade the king's face. 
C)  He focused attention of the cloak and baldric worn by the king by making them shimmer. 
D)  He focused on the mustache of the king. 
A)  He painted a heavy beard on the king's face. 
B)  He used a large brimmed hat to shade the king's face. 
C)  He focused attention of the cloak and baldric worn by the king by making them shimmer. 
D)  He focused on the mustache of the king.

Question 14

Caravaggio's style found many imitators. Identify some of the artists who were influenced by Caravaggio's art. Which elements of his art did they incorporate? What are the unique aspects of their own style?

Accepted Answer

Caravaggio's revolutionary style had a s

Question 15

The ceiling fresco for Gran Salone in the Palazzo Barberini in Rome is a visual eulogy to the family. The papal tiara and keys seen in the fresco announce the personal triumph of a family member. Who is that family member?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alexander VII 
B)  Leo III 
C)  Gregory VII 
D)  Urban VIII 
A)  Alexander VII 
B)  Leo III 
C)  Gregory VII 
D)  Urban VIII

Which features enhanced the illusionism of this ceiling painting?

Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the seventeenth century.

Which of the following influenced Paul V's decision to convert the central plan of Saint Peter's into a basilican plan through the addition of a nave?

How does Fra Andrea Pozzo create the illusion of Heaven opening above the heads of the congregation in the church of Sant'Ignazio?

How does this painting evoke the Barberini family for whom it was commissioned?

In designing the piazza of Saint Peter's, which objects was Bernini obligated to incorporate into the design and how to did he arrive at a solution?

José de Ribera was most strongly influenced by the work of which of the following artists?

One of the distinctive qualities of Francesco Borromini's architecture, visible in the façade of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, is ____.

How is Bernini's intimate experience with theater reflected in the Cornaro chapel?

What is the spiritual reference at work in this painting?

Which city has been generally credited with the birth of the Baroque style?

Describe the representation of Bernini's David. How has it evolved from the earlier works of Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo?

Caravaggio's style found many imitators. Identify some of the artists who were influenced by Caravaggio's art. Which elements of his art did they incorporate? What are the unique aspects of their own style?

The ceiling fresco for Gran Salone in the Palazzo Barberini in Rome is a visual eulogy to the family. The papal tiara and keys seen in the fresco announce the personal triumph of a family member. Who is that family member?

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South and Southeast Asia Before 1200

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Japan Before 1333

Native Arts of the Americas Before 1300

Africa Before 1800

Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Northern Europe

the Renaissance in Quattrocento Italy

Renaissance and Mannerism in Cinquecento Italy

High Renaissance and Mannerism in Northern Europe and Spain

the Baroque in Northern Europe

Rococo to Neoclassicism: the 18th Century in Europe and America

Romanticism, Realism, Photography: Europe and America, 1800 to 1870

Impressionism, Post-impressionism, Symbolism: Europe and America, 1870 to 1900

Modernism in Europe and America, 1900 to 1945

Modernism and Postmodernism in Europe and America, 1945 to 1980

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Exam 24: the Baroque in Italy and Spain

Which features enhanced the illusionism of this ceiling painting?

Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the seventeenth century.

Which of the following influenced Paul V's decision to convert the central plan of Saint Peter's into a basilican plan through the addition of a nave?

How does Fra Andrea Pozzo create the illusion of Heaven opening above the heads of the congregation in the church of Sant'Ignazio?

How does this painting evoke the Barberini family for whom it was commissioned?

In designing the piazza of Saint Peter's, which objects was Bernini obligated to incorporate into the design and how to did he arrive at a solution?

José de Ribera was most strongly influenced by the work of which of the following artists?

One of the distinctive qualities of Francesco Borromini's architecture, visible in the façade of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, is ____.

How is Bernini's intimate experience with theater reflected in the Cornaro chapel?

What is the spiritual reference at work in this painting?

Which city has been generally credited with the birth of the Baroque style?

Describe the representation of Bernini's David. How has it evolved from the earlier works of Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo?

Caravaggio's style found many imitators. Identify some of the artists who were influenced by Caravaggio's art. Which elements of his art did they incorporate? What are the unique aspects of their own style?

The ceiling fresco for Gran Salone in the Palazzo Barberini in Rome is a visual eulogy to the family. The papal tiara and keys seen in the fresco announce the personal triumph of a family member. Who is that family member?

Late Medieval Italy

South and Southeast Asia Before 1200

China and Korea to 1279

Japan Before 1333

Native Arts of the Americas Before 1300

Africa Before 1800

Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Northern Europe

the Renaissance in Quattrocento Italy

Renaissance and Mannerism in Cinquecento Italy

High Renaissance and Mannerism in Northern Europe and Spain

the Baroque in Northern Europe

Rococo to Neoclassicism: the 18th Century in Europe and America

Romanticism, Realism, Photography: Europe and America, 1800 to 1870

Impressionism, Post-impressionism, Symbolism: Europe and America, 1870 to 1900

Modernism in Europe and America, 1900 to 1945

Modernism and Postmodernism in Europe and America, 1945 to 1980

Contemporary Art Worldwide

South and Southeast Asia, 1200 to 1980

China and Korea, 1279 to 1980

Japan, 1336 to 1980

Native Arts of the Americas, 1300 to 1980

Oceania Before 1980

Africa, 1800 to 1980

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