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Western Art History: Key Movements and Figures

Explore key movements and figures in Western art through this focused study set. Ideal for William Paterson University students preparing for their midterm, this collection enhances understanding of artistic developments from...

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
What is the title, century, artist, movement/culture, location, and significance of the Saint Francis Altarpiece?

Tittle: Madonna with the Long Neck. Century: 1600s. 17th century Artist: Michelangelo Movement/Culture: Renaissance Location: Louvre Museum, Paris, France Signifficance: Known for the elongated neck of the Madonna figure.

Tittle: Saint Francis Altarpiece.Century: 1235. 13th centuryArtist: Bonaventura BerlinghiereMovement/Culture: ByzantineLocation: San francesco, Pescia, ItalySignifficance: He displays the stigmata, which are marks resembling christ's wounds. His use of gold leaf, the angels and their lack of modeling reveal his byzantine roots. Also the figures are flat and spiritual.

Tittle: The Persistence of Memory. Century: 1900s. 20th century Artist: Salvador Dali Movement/Culture: Surrealism Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA Signifficance: Features melting clocks on a desolate landscape.

Tittle: The Creation of Adam. Century: 1500s. 16th century Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Movement/Culture: High Renaissance Location: Sistine Chapel, Vatican City Signifficance: Famous for the outstretched hands of God and Adam.

Sample Question 2
Describe the artwork known as Annunciation by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi.

The artwork known as Annunciation was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century.

The artists behind Annunciation are Michelangelo and Raphael, known for their work in the Renaissance period.

The artwork titled Annunciation does not have a specific location as it is a lost piece.

Tittle: AnnunciationCentury: 14th Artist: Simone Martini and Lippo MemmiMovement: SieneseLocation: Siena Cathedral, Siena, ItalySignif: this shows elegant shapes and radiant color and spaceless setting. He shows the angel Gabriel as he has just alighted, his wings are still beating. his golden gown shows his celestial realm. The virgin is shown as an upper class woman, shes reading her book, like a nice young lady from that time would. and puts it down when gabriel arrives. theres a great interest in reality.

Sample Question 3
What is the title of the 14th century painting by artist Pietro Lorenzetti located in Siena Cathedral, Italy?

Title: The Last Supper

Title: The Creation of Adam

Title: Madonna and Child

Tittile: Birth of the Virgin.Century: 14th centuryartist: Pietro LorenzettiMovement: SieneseLocation: from altar of Saint Savinus, Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy.Signig: He created architectural members that divided tha panel and made them look like they extend back into space. A good way to depict 3-dimensional space. It also shows a typical 14th century upper-class italian home.

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