Question

What is a guild?
a.
a group of artists that support one another
b.
a group of artists that work together
c.
an association of people organized by occupation
d.
a group of people interested in art
What is gesso?
a.
a technique used by many Renaissance artists
b.
a medium used as a surface preparation or primer for a painting
c.
a mixture of egg yolk and pigment used to harden paint Why was Florence such an ideal city for artistic expression?
a.
Most artists were born in Florence.
b.
Florence promoted economic and social freedom.
c.
The patrons were all open-minded.
d.
All of the aboveA fresco in the Scrovegni Chapel. The fresco depicts the life of Christ and life of the Virgin.
a.
Giotto di Bondone
b.
Cennino Cennini
c.
Arnolfo di Cambio
d.
none of the aboveA cross-sectional view of a cathedral in Florence, Italy.
What is depicted in the image above?
a.
Scrovegni Chapel
b.
Bondone Cathedral
c.
Florence Cathedral
d.
Florence GuildWhich technique is being used when paint is applied to a dry plaster wall?
a.
Fresco secco
b.
Buon Fresco
c.
both A and B
d.
neither A nor BBuon fresco and fresco secco can be used in the same wall painting.
Who were the members of the guild?
a.
creative painters
b.
the rich and powerful
c.
priests
d.
both A and C

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Answer 1

1. c
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. a

Statement: "Buon fresco and fresco secco can be used in the same wall painting." — True

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