art quiz 2

What is naturalism

A style that depicts subjects realistically. Showing details they observed in nature and life like appearances

What is contrapposto

An artistic stance where the weight is shifted on to one leg. Looks like stepping

What is linear perspective

A system for creating the illusion of depth. Uses converging lines that meet at a vanishing point

What is relief sculpture

A sculpture technique where figures are raises off a flat background

What is a coffered barrel vault

A vault with a series of sunken panels (coffers)used to reduce weight

What is a basilica plan?

A long rectangular church floor plan

What is a double shell dome

A dome consisting of two layers. Reduces weight

What is central plan

A building plan arranged around a central point. Often circular, represents perfection and harmony

What is module/ ratio

A mathematical system of proportions used to design harmonious buildings

What is pietra Serena

Gray sandstone used by Brunelleschi

What is foreshortening?

A perspective technique that creates the illusion of an object receding into the background by shorting its lines/form

What is atmospheric perspective

A method for creating depth by making distance objects lighter and blurrier

Which artwork shows early use of linear perspective

Massaccio the tribute money

Which building has a double shell dome

Filippo Brunelleschi, Dome of Florence Cathedral

Saint John the Baptist

Created by Ghiberti. Bronze statue showing naturalism

Saint mark

Created by Donatello. Sculpture with contrapposto and naturalism

Four crowned saints

Made by nanni di banco. Group sculpture emphasizing naturalism in faces

The feast of Herod

Made by Donatello. Gilded bronze relief panel. Early use of linear perspective and forshortening

What is important about Brunelleschi’s pazzi chapel

Example of central plan. Uses pietra Serena proportions

Madonna and child enthroned

Created by Masaccio. Tempera altarpiece showing naturalism.

Holy Trinity with the Virgin, Saint John, and Two Donors

created by masaccio. Fresco. First use of linear perspective in painting