Terms for Quiz

Question 1

Maniera Greca

Answer 1

The Greek manner, (Byzantine)- medieval, non naturalistic style. (Vasarie)

Question 2

Tempera

Answer 2

(Egg), a non malleable, suspension paint in egg yolk.

Question 3

Buon Fresco

Answer 3

True/Good Fresco,-> When a pigment is painted directly into the wet plaster. Must be very skilled because it dries quickly.

Question 4

Fresco a secco

Answer 4

A painting on top of a wall (secco- dry)

Question 5

Arriccio

Answer 5

Bumpy, hard plaster layer (first layer)

Question 6

Intonaco

Answer 6

The second layer, the wet plaster that gets painted into and eventually becomes the wall.

Question 7

Giornata

Answer 7

The one day painted section

Question 8

Enrico Scrovegni

Answer 8

Called Giotto to paint in his Arena Chapel to ensure his salvation.

Question 9

Polyptych

Answer 9

A painting, usually at an altar, with 3 or more panels put together by hinges.

Question 10

Quattrocento

Answer 10

14th Century (1300’s)

Question 11

Cinquecento

Answer 11

15th Century (1400’s)

Question 12

Duomo

Answer 12

The Cathedral of Florence

Question 13

Campanile

Answer 13

Bell Tower

Question 14

Oculus

Answer 14

The opening in the middle of the Dome to let light in.

Question 15

Column

Answer 15

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Question 16

Capital

Answer 16

The top of a column
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Question 17

Arch

Question 18

Coeffer

Answer 18

Squares in the parthenon, Create a harmonious pattern and helps to elevate the weight.

Question 19

Leon Battista Alberti

Answer 19

Writes a Tretus (1435) and writes out the mathematical formula of 1-point perspective.

Question 20

Pietra Serena

Answer 20

Serene stone, subtle light grey stone.

Question 21

Cosmino de’ Medici

Answer 21

Not noble, very powerful head of banking.

Question 22

Rustication

Answer 22

To go away to the country.

Question 23

Relievo Schiacciato

Answer 23

Squashed relief, low marble relief, allows for more gradation in space.

Question 24

Predella

Answer 24

A step or platform an alter is placed on.

Question 25

Foreshortening

Answer 25

An object that looks like its coming off the page and into our space.

Question 26

One-Point Perspective

Answer 26

A picture where all the angles disappear into one vanishing point.

Question 27

Chiaroscuro

Answer 27

Light to dark contrast

Question 28

Memento Mori

Answer 28

Remember your death (try to ensure your salvation)

Question 29

Pala quadrata

Answer 29

A single square picture field.

Question 30

Sacra Conversazione

Answer 30

Sacred conversation, holy figures who may not have been alive all at the same time having a round facing conversation.