Question 1

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

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Bernini had to incorporate an ...

Question 2

The orb and the cross surmounting Bernini's Baldacchino symbolize ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Reformation
B)  the Church's triumph
C)  the ascension
D)  Saint Peter

Question 3

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

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Caravaggio's revolutionary style had a significant impact on the art world, leading to many imitators who were influenced by his work. Some of the artists who were influenced by Caravaggio's art include Artemisia Gentileschi, Giovanni Baglione, and Orazio Gentileschi.

Artemisia Gentileschi, an Italian Baroque painter, was heavily influenced by Caravaggio's use of dramatic lighting and naturalistic portrayal of figures. She incorporated these elements into her own work, often depicting strong, heroic women in her paintings. Her unique style also included a focus on female protagonists and a sense of emotional intensity.

Giovanni Baglione, another Italian Baroque painter, was also influenced by Caravaggio's use of light and shadow, as well as his naturalistic approach to figures. Baglione incorporated these elements into his own work, often depicting religious and mythological scenes with a sense of drama and emotion. His unique style also included a focus on intricate details and a sense of theatricality.

Orazio Gentileschi, an Italian Baroque painter and father of Artemisia Gentileschi, was also influenced by Caravaggio's use of light and shadow, as well as his naturalistic portrayal of figures. Gentileschi incorporated these elements into his own work, often depicting biblical and mythological scenes with a sense of realism and emotion. His unique style also included a focus on dynamic compositions and a sense of movement.

Overall, these artists were influenced by Caravaggio's use of light and shadow, naturalistic portrayal of figures, and dramatic storytelling. However, each of them also brought their own unique elements to their work, such as a focus on female protagonists, intricate details, and dynamic compositions, which set them apart from simply being imitators of Caravaggio.

Question 4

José de Ribera influenced the style of ____ to Spain.

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

Question 5

Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew is representative of his mature work in which he injects ____ into the depictions of sacred subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalism
B)  artificial elegance
C)  rich coloristic variations
D)  geometrically balanced compositions

Question 6

The Spanish painter Velásquez held the titles of first painter to the king and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  manager of the stables
B)  treasurer of El Escorial
C)  curator of El Escorial
D)  chief steward of the palace

Question 7

How did the worldwide mercantile system change the face of Europe?

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The prosperity such trade generated affe...

Question 8

In the Triumph of the Barberini by Pietro da Cortona, the papal tiara and keys announce the accomplishments of ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What are some of the dominant characteristics of the unique personal style of Caravaggio?

Accepted Answer

His style was dynamic composition; he employed the use of tenebroso , or "night lighting," which utilized strong contrasts of light and dark, as well as realistic detail.

Question 10

What role did art play in 17th-century Italy?

Accepted Answer

The Church was a leading patro...

Question 11

Which of the following Renaissance churches influenced Maderno's design for Santa Susanna in Rome?

Accepted Answer

A)  San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome
B)  Il Gesù, Rome
C)  Florence Cathedral
D)  Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Question 12

Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the 17th century.

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During the 17th century, ceiling paintin...

Question 13

____ was the most renowned female painter of the 17th century.

Accepted Answer

A)  Judith Leyster
B)  Saint Teresa
C)  Annibale Carracci
D)  Artemisia Gentileschi

Question 14

How does the Surrender of Breda glorify Spanish military authority?

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Velásquez juxtaposed the Spanish and Dut...

Question 15

To create the illusion of Heaven opening up in the Glorification of Saint Ignatius , Fra Andrea Pozzo ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The aim of much Italian Baroque art was to restore the predominance of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Barberini family
B)  the Jesuit order
C)  Roman Catholicism
D)  Calvinists

Question 17

Briefly describe the function of Gianlorenzo Bernini's Baldacchino ?

Accepted Answer

It is a canopy-like structure ...

Question 18

Describe art's role in the promotion of Catholic values or leaders, as well as the use of images in religious worship.

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Art has played a significant role in the...

Question 19

Pope Paul V converted Saint Peter's from a central-plan church into a basilican-plan church because ____.

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 Saint Paul's in London

Question 20

José de Ribera's brutal themes, such as the Martyrdom of Saint Philip , appealed to the Spanish taste for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blind obedience
B)  military prowess
C)  opulence
D)  courage and devotion

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

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The orb and the cross surmounting Bernini's Baldacchino symbolize ____.

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

José de Ribera influenced the style of ____ to Spain.

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Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew is representative of his mature work in which he injects ____ into the depictions of sacred subjects.

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The Spanish painter Velásquez held the titles of first painter to the king and ____.

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How did the worldwide mercantile system change the face of Europe?

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The prosperity such trade generated affe...
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In the Triumph of the Barberini by Pietro da Cortona, the papal tiara and keys announce the accomplishments of ____.

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What are some of the dominant characteristics of the unique personal style of Caravaggio?

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His style was dynamic composition; he employed the use of tenebroso , or "night lighting," which utilized strong contrasts of light and dark, as well as realistic detail.

What role did art play in 17th-century Italy?

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The Church was a leading patro...
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Which of the following Renaissance churches influenced Maderno's design for Santa Susanna in Rome?

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Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the 17th century.

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____ was the most renowned female painter of the 17th century.

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How does the Surrender of Breda glorify Spanish military authority?

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Velásquez juxtaposed the Spanish and Dut...
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To create the illusion of Heaven opening up in the Glorification of Saint Ignatius , Fra Andrea Pozzo ____.

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The aim of much Italian Baroque art was to restore the predominance of ____.

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Briefly describe the function of Gianlorenzo Bernini's Baldacchino ?

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Describe art's role in the promotion of Catholic values or leaders, as well as the use of images in religious worship.

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Pope Paul V converted Saint Peter's from a central-plan church into a basilican-plan church because ____.

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José de Ribera's brutal themes, such as the Martyrdom of Saint Philip , appealed to the Spanish taste for ____.

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

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The orb and the cross surmounting Bernini's Baldacchino symbolize ____.

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

José de Ribera influenced the style of ____ to Spain.

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Caravaggio's Calling of Saint Matthew is representative of his mature work in which he injects ____ into the depictions of sacred subjects.

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The Spanish painter Velásquez held the titles of first painter to the king and ____.

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How did the worldwide mercantile system change the face of Europe?

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In the Triumph of the Barberini by Pietro da Cortona, the papal tiara and keys announce the accomplishments of ____.

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What are some of the dominant characteristics of the unique personal style of Caravaggio?

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What role did art play in 17th-century Italy?

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Which of the following Renaissance churches influenced Maderno's design for Santa Susanna in Rome?

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Describe the various illusionistic techniques employed in ceiling paintings during the 17th century.

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____ was the most renowned female painter of the 17th century.

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How does the Surrender of Breda glorify Spanish military authority?

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To create the illusion of Heaven opening up in the Glorification of Saint Ignatius , Fra Andrea Pozzo ____.

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The aim of much Italian Baroque art was to restore the predominance of ____.

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Briefly describe the function of Gianlorenzo Bernini's Baldacchino ?

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Describe art's role in the promotion of Catholic values or leaders, as well as the use of images in religious worship.

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Pope Paul V converted Saint Peter's from a central-plan church into a basilican-plan church because ____.

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