Question 1

Discuss the achievements of Giotto.

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Question 2

Who was Christine de Pizan? In what ways did she contribute to her profession and to her era?

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Question 3

Discuss the creation of Duccio's Maestà . Address specifics, such as its purpose, its size, the style, the technique, and subject matter. What is its present-day condition?

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Question 4

Who was Master Theodoric? Characterize his style.

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Question 5

The ___________ style of English architecture heralded the Renaissance in its regularity and balance.
A) Vesperbild
B) Perpendicular
C) Parler
D) Norman

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The Perpendicular style of English architecture emerged in the late 14th century and continued into the early 16th century. It is characterized by vertical lines and window tracery, creating an overall sense of regularity and balance. This style is associated with the English Renaissance, as it marked a departure from the decorative and elaborate styles of the preceding Gothic period.

Question 6

How did the Holy Roman Empire change during the fourteenth century?

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Question 7

Discuss the choice of subject matter and the placement of the images in Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel .

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Question 8

Discuss the significance of Prague in the fourteenth century.

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Question 9

The designer of the vaults of Exeter Cathedral added ______________ or additional ribs.
A) plate tracery
B) rosettes
C) tiercerons
D) bosses

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The addition of "tiercerons" to the vaults of Exeter Cathedral is a distinguishing feature.

Question 10

Discuss the different phases of construction for Exeter Cathedral.

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Question 11

The book considers some of the major developments in fourteenth-century Europe. Discuss these developments in general and then focus on one that clearly impacted the arts. Build your discussion on specific works of art, using visual and historical analysis.

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Question 12

Discuss the Allegory of Good Government in the City and in the Country in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. Consider the technique, the style, the subject matter, and the commission itself.

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Question 13

Who was Petrarch? Discuss his contributions and significance.

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Question 14

Discuss the change in patronage practices in fourteenth-century France. How did these changes impact the arts?

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Question 15

Explain the role of the guilds in fourteenth-century Europe.

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Question 16

Discuss the techniques of buon fresco and fresco secco, citing examples of each.

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Question 17

What were the primary artistic influences on fourteenth-century Italian painters.

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Question 18

Describe the influence of the royal court in Paris on fourteenth-century French painting and sculpture.

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Question 19

Who was Charles IV of Bohemia? What were his contributions?

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Question 20

What was the impact of the Black Death on the arts in fourteenth-century Europe? Include specific examples in your discussion.

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Quiz 18: Fourteenth-century Art in Europe