Renaissance Art and Mannerism: An Art History Midterm Quiz

Tempera is a painting medium where egg yolk is used as a vehicle for carrying pigments. It dries quickly, is generally opaque and thick, which means colors cannot be layered effectively.

The correct answer is Giotto as he was known for his convincing and life-like portrayal of figures in his artwork during the early Renaissance period.

The correct answer is Giotto, known for his contributions to the early Renaissance art movement and his use of expensive pigments such as blue in the frescoes of Arena Chapel.

The correct answer is Duomo, Florence which is a dome designed and built by Brunelleschi in the early Renaissance period. It is located in Florence, Italy and is a significant architectural marvel of the time.

San Lorenzo in Florence was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, not by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, or Donatello. Brunelleschi's design aimed to create a balanced and symmetrical structure using pietra serena, pilasters, and coffered ceilings to showcase Medici's piety.

Pietra Serena, also known as Serena stone, is a type of grey sandstone used in Florence for centuries in construction. It is particularly famous for its use in showcasing walls in traditional buildings.

A pilaster is a type of architectural element that resembles a flat column applied to a wall, similar to columns but with a smooth Corinthian style with arches between columns.

The correct features seen on the facade of MichelozzoPalazzo Medici Riccardi include rusticated stone, arches, columns, cornices precisely spaced, each floor of different sizes, heavy cut stone exterior, and the Colosseum principle. The incorrect answers provided do not align with the architectural style and features typically found in early Renaissance buildings like the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.

Leon Battista Alberti is credited with the design of Palazzo Rucellai's facade in Florence during the early Renaissance period, distinguishing it with features like pilasters, the use of the Colosseum principle, Doric columns at the base, and the emphasis on the 'Piano Nobile' or best floor.

Lorenzo Ghiberti was the artist responsible for creating the East Doors of the Baptistry in Florence, known as the Gates of Paradise, depicting the biblical story of Jacob & Esau during the early Renaissance period. The use of perspective, contrapposto, and continuous narration in the artwork are characteristic of the artistic style of that period.

Donatello is the correct artist known for creating the sculpture of David during the early Renaissance. This sculpture is considered significant for being one of the first free-standing male nudes since antiquity, made of bronze, and depicting David in contrapposto. While Michelangelo is famous for his own sculpture of David, created later during the High Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael were renowned artists of the same period but did not create this particular sculpture.

Antonio del Pollaiuolo was an Italian painter, sculptor, and goldsmith known for his contributions to the early Renaissance art movement. The painting 'Hercules & Antaeus' is one of his famous works.

The correct artist of the engraving 'Battle of the Ten Nudes' from the early Renaissance period is Pollaiuolo. While Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Raphael were all prominent artists during the Renaissance, they were not specifically known for this particular work.

Masaccio is the correct answer as he was the artist who painted the famous frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel during the early Renaissance period. The other three options are also renowned Italian artists, but they did not create the works in the Brancacci Chapel.

Masaccio is the correct answer as he was the artist behind the painting 'Trinity Virgin, St. John the Evangelist & Donors' in Santa Maria Novella, Florence, created during the early Renaissance period. The other artists mentioned, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo, are renowned artists from the High Renaissance period but not the creators of this particular artwork.

The Delivery of Keys to Peter was actually painted by Perugino, not Da Vinci, Michelangelo, or Raphael. This painting is located in the Sistine Chapel in Rome and is considered a masterpiece of the early Renaissance period.

The painting 'Birth of Venus' was created by the Italian artist Botticelli in 1480 during the early Renaissance period. It is an allegorical work portraying the goddess Venus emerging from the sea, symbolizing the concept of beauty and love.

Piero della Francesca was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance known for his mathematical proportions and perspective in his works.

The correct answer is Mantegna. The Camera Picta, also known as the Painted Chamber, was painted by Mantegna in Mantua between 1465-74 during the early Renaissance period. The elements mentioned such as oculus, balustrade, and putto are characteristic of Mantegna's style.

An occulus refers to a specific architectural element, typically found in domes or ceilings, rather than being related to virtual reality, mythical creatures, or marine animals.

A balustrade is a safety feature commonly seen in buildings and homes to prevent accidents on stairs or elevated platforms.

A putto is a specific artistic representation commonly seen in Renaissance art, characterized by a small, naked, winged child typically symbolizing love or innocence.

The term 'sacra conversazione' specifically refers to artistic depictions involving the Virgin and Child among saints in a more informal composition.

The Merode Altarpiece (Annunciation Triptych) was created by Robert Campin & assistants, not by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, or Raphael.

The correct answer provides details about Van Eyck's Annunciation painting, specifying the time period, style, materials used, and the artist's nationality. The incorrect answers represent famous works by other renowned artists that are not related to the specific painting in question.

The painting was done by Jan van Eyck and is a significant piece of early Renaissance art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Vincent van Gogh are all renowned artists but did not create the Arnolfini Wedding painting.

In the context of crucifixion, deposition refers to the removal of Christ's body from the cross after his death, not to be confused with other meanings of the term.

John (apostle) is commonly depicted in art with red clothing and curly hair, which are distinguishing characteristics used to identify him.

The image shows a page from Boccaccio's work De Claris Mulieribus, which translates to 'Concerning Famous Women,' dating back to 1402 in the early Renaissance period. The use of ink and tempera on vellum is indicative of the materials and techniques commonly used in manuscript production during that time.

Vellum is a type of parchment made from specially prepared animal skin, typically calf, lamb, or goat. It is a traditional material used for manuscripts, scrolls, and books.