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Question 21

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

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.

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Question 22

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

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

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Explain the break from the traditional approach to painting self-portraits seen here.

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

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

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

An important early patron of Caravaggio, ____ gave the artist a steady income in exchange for a selection of paintings.

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

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

Which features enhanced the illusionism of this ceiling painting?

Bernini's statue of David differed from his predecessors by showing David ____.

Founded by several members of the Carracci family, ____ was established on the premise that art can be taught.

How is this an attempt on the part of the artist to elevate himself and his profession?

How does the Martyrdom of Saint Philip reflect Spanish taste?

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