Question 1

In Brueghel's Peasant Wedding Feast,the composition is based on the strong right-to-left ____________ of the table.

Accepted Answer

diagonal recession

Question 2

What explains the appearance of the "onion" domes placed on Russian orthodox churches,such as St.Basil's?

Accepted Answer

The "onion" domes that are characteristic of Russian Orthodox churches, including the famous St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, have both practical and symbolic significance, which together explain their distinctive appearance.

1. **Climatic Adaptation**: One practical explanation for the shape of these domes is that they are well-suited to the harsh Russian climate. The curved, sloping design helps to prevent the accumulation of snow, which could otherwise cause damage or collapse due to its weight. The smooth, rounded surface allows snow to easily slide off, reducing the load on the structure below.

2. **Architectural Influence**: The design of onion domes has been influenced by a blend of architectural styles. Before the adoption of Christianity, the indigenous architecture of the region included wooden structures with tent-like, conical roofs. As Russian architecture evolved, it incorporated elements from Byzantine architecture, which included domes. The combination of these influences led to the unique onion-shaped domes.

3. **Symbolic Meaning**: Symbolically, the domes are often interpreted as representing a burning candle or the flame of faith reaching towards the heavens. In Orthodox Christian symbolism, the dome represents the vault of heaven or the sky, with the church itself symbolizing the earthly world. The onion shape, tapering to a point, directs the viewer's gaze upward, reinforcing the spiritual aspiration towards God.

4. **Aesthetic and Visual Impact**: The onion domes also serve an aesthetic purpose. Their distinctive shape and the way they are often brightly colored or gilded make them a visually striking feature that can be seen from a great distance. This not only adds to the beauty of the building but also serves as a visual focal point in the landscape, marking the location of a sacred space.

5. **Cultural Identity**: Over time, the onion dome has become a symbol of Russian national identity and cultural heritage. It is a distinctive feature that sets Russian Orthodox churches apart from other Christian architectural traditions.

In the case of St. Basil's Cathedral, the collection of colorful onion domes creates a unique silhouette that is instantly recognizable around the world. The cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century and is said to represent the Heavenly Jerusalem. Each dome is unique in its design and color, which adds to the overall splendor and symbolism of the cathedral as a representation of the diversity of God's creation.

In summary, the onion domes of Russian Orthodox churches are a result of practical considerations, architectural evolution, symbolic meaning, aesthetic desires, and cultural identity. These factors combined to create one of the most iconic features of Russian ecclesiastical architecture.

Question 3

Giorgio Vasari considered the art of the Middle Ages to be very worthy and highly estimable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In Raphael's Philosophy,what does Aristotle's right hand gesture with palm down over the earth mean?

Accepted Answer

In Raphael's famous painting "The School

Question 5

In Michelangelo's Creation of Adam fresco,what aspect suggests the vital energy soon to be released?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam's powerfully muscled figure 
B)  the lightning bolt streaking across the sky 
C)  Adam's laurel crown 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  Adam's powerfully muscled figure 
B)  the lightning bolt streaking across the sky 
C)  Adam's laurel crown 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 6

In most printmaking media,the surface of the print form can be re-inked to produce a number of additional prints,called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most printmaking media,the surface of the...

Question 7

The Mannerist qualities in Michelangelo's The Last Judgment are believed to result from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the leaden psychological climate of Rome. 
B)  the Reformation. 
C)  the brutal sack of Rome in 1527. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  the leaden psychological climate of Rome. 
B)  the Reformation. 
C)  the brutal sack of Rome in 1527. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 8

Sophonisba Anguissola is credited with creating a new category of still-life painting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is Titian's technique known as having a painterly quality?

Accepted Answer

Titian, an Italian painter from the 16th

Question 10

Describe Bramante's plan for the new St.Peter's.What was his inspiration,and what is the symbolic meaning of his plan for the new church?

Accepted Answer

Bramante's plan for the new St. Peter's

Question 11

Leonardo became famous for his ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  create a sense of mystery. 
B)  gently model through careful blending. 
C)  represent subtle shadows. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  create a sense of mystery. 
B)  gently model through careful blending. 
C)  represent subtle shadows. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

The Raft from the Muisca culture of northern South America functioned as a votive offering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why was Veronese's Last Supper considered so controversial by the Inquisition tribunal in 1573?

Accepted Answer

Veronese's painting, originally titled "

Question 14

In Soami's Dry garden of the Daisenin of Daitokuji,the waterless boulders,stones,and gravel suggest a course of water:

Accepted Answer

A)  racing along a mountain riverbed. 
B)  falling over a waterfall. 
C)  flowing into a broad river. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  racing along a mountain riverbed. 
B)  falling over a waterfall. 
C)  flowing into a broad river. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

The response of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation,known as the Counter-Reformation,was planned between 1545 and 1563 at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Peace of Augsburg. 
B)  Council of Trent. 
C)  Synod of Wittenburg. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  Peace of Augsburg. 
B)  Council of Trent. 
C)  Synod of Wittenburg. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 16

Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece was painted for the chapel of a monastic hospital that specialized in treating:

Accepted Answer

A)  dangerous Christian mystics. 
B)  patients with skin diseases. 
C)  renegade Catholic converts. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  dangerous Christian mystics. 
B)  patients with skin diseases. 
C)  renegade Catholic converts. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 17

Mannerist artists sought to create ____________ and ____________ constructions to demonstrate their intellectual and technical virtuosity and the sophistication of their patrons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mannerist artists sought to create ____________ and...

Question 18

In Titian's Venus of Urbino,the identification of the nude female figure as Venus is supported by symbolism of the ____________ and the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Titian's Venus of Urbino,the identification of...

Question 19

In Michelangelo's Florence Pietà,the normal Renaissance harmony is broken by the unstable composition and the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Michelangelo's Florence Pietà,the normal Renaissance harmony...

Question 20

Brueghel's December Landscape emphasizes nature by the manner in which the season,as expressed by the landscape,controls the activities of the peasants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In Brueghel's Peasant Wedding Feast,the composition is based on the strong right-to-left ____________ of the table.

What explains the appearance of the "onion" domes placed on Russian orthodox churches,such as St.Basil's?

Giorgio Vasari considered the art of the Middle Ages to be very worthy and highly estimable.

In Raphael's Philosophy,what does Aristotle's right hand gesture with palm down over the earth mean?

In Michelangelo's Creation of Adam fresco,what aspect suggests the vital energy soon to be released?

In most printmaking media,the surface of the print form can be re-inked to produce a number of additional prints,called a(n) ____________.

The Mannerist qualities in Michelangelo's The Last Judgment are believed to result from:

Sophonisba Anguissola is credited with creating a new category of still-life painting.

Why is Titian's technique known as having a painterly quality?

Describe Bramante's plan for the new St.Peter's.What was his inspiration,and what is the symbolic meaning of his plan for the new church?

Leonardo became famous for his ability to:

The Raft from the Muisca culture of northern South America functioned as a votive offering.

Why was Veronese's Last Supper considered so controversial by the Inquisition tribunal in 1573?

In Soami's Dry garden of the Daisenin of Daitokuji,the waterless boulders,stones,and gravel suggest a course of water:

The response of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation,known as the Counter-Reformation,was planned between 1545 and 1563 at the:

Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece was painted for the chapel of a monastic hospital that specialized in treating:

Mannerist artists sought to create and constructions to demonstrate their intellectual and technical virtuosity and the sophistication of their patrons.

In Titian's Venus of Urbino,the identification of the nude female figure as Venus is supported by symbolism of the and the .

In Michelangelo's Florence Pietà,the normal Renaissance harmony is broken by the unstable composition and the ____________.

Brueghel's December Landscape emphasizes nature by the manner in which the season,as expressed by the landscape,controls the activities of the peasants.

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In Brueghel's Peasant Wedding Feast,the composition is based on the strong right-to-left ____________ of the table.

What explains the appearance of the "onion" domes placed on Russian orthodox churches,such as St.Basil's?

Giorgio Vasari considered the art of the Middle Ages to be very worthy and highly estimable.

In Raphael's Philosophy,what does Aristotle's right hand gesture with palm down over the earth mean?

In Michelangelo's Creation of Adam fresco,what aspect suggests the vital energy soon to be released?

In most printmaking media,the surface of the print form can be re-inked to produce a number of additional prints,called a(n) ____________.

The Mannerist qualities in Michelangelo's The Last Judgment are believed to result from:

Sophonisba Anguissola is credited with creating a new category of still-life painting.

Why is Titian's technique known as having a painterly quality?

Describe Bramante's plan for the new St.Peter's.What was his inspiration,and what is the symbolic meaning of his plan for the new church?

Leonardo became famous for his ability to:

The Raft from the Muisca culture of northern South America functioned as a votive offering.

Why was Veronese's Last Supper considered so controversial by the Inquisition tribunal in 1573?

In Soami's Dry garden of the Daisenin of Daitokuji,the waterless boulders,stones,and gravel suggest a course of water:

The response of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation,known as the Counter-Reformation,was planned between 1545 and 1563 at the:

Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece was painted for the chapel of a monastic hospital that specialized in treating:

Mannerist artists sought to create ____________ and ____________ constructions to demonstrate their intellectual and technical virtuosity and the sophistication of their patrons.

In Titian's Venus of Urbino,the identification of the nude female figure as Venus is supported by symbolism of the ____________ and the ____________.

In Michelangelo's Florence Pietà,the normal Renaissance harmony is broken by the unstable composition and the ____________.

Brueghel's December Landscape emphasizes nature by the manner in which the season,as expressed by the landscape,controls the activities of the peasants.

Experiencing Art

Prehistoric Art

Ancient Art

Later Ancient Art

Art From 200 to 1000

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Art From 1900 to 1949

Art From 1950 to 1999

Art in the New Millennium

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Mannerist artists sought to create and constructions to demonstrate their intellectual and technical virtuosity and the sophistication of their patrons.

In Titian's Venus of Urbino,the identification of the nude female figure as Venus is supported by symbolism of the and the .