The Stones of Florence Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Stones of Florence Test | Final Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As related in the tale told in this chapter, who drew a perfect freehand circle for the Pope?

2. According to Chapter 6, which month is the "classic Florentine 'month'"?

3. Who wrote the poem "Ode to the West Wind"?

4. According to the author in Chapter 4, what artistic idea did the Venetians learn from the Florentines?

5. Who painted the Virgin Mary's head in the fresco of the Annunciation at the church Santissima Annunziata?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the author's meaning in her assertion that Florentine painting "had a sweet tooth."

2. Describe the appearance of Donna Maria Ciliego.

3. Compare the work of Brunelleschi to Greek philosophy.

4. Describe the operation and purpose of the gnomon in the Duomo.

5. What is the color scheme of the "springtime" painters? Give one example of its use.

6. Name some of the ways in which Florence unleashed original ideas on the world.

7. Describe the month of May in Florence.

8. Summarize the love story of Maria and Michael Dagomari.

9. Why was Andrea del Castagno thought to be evil?

10. Explain what the hymn "Crazy for Jesus" says about Florentine culture.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between painting and sculpture in Florence, including what each medium was used for and what each medium signified to the people.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between science and art in the early Renaissance in Florence, including mention of some of the main artists and works of art involved.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast some of the artists that the author describes as having had some tendencies toward madness.

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