What characteristics of the Baroque style can be seen in Peter Paul Rubens's Presentation of the Portrait of Marie de' Medici?

A. Saturated colors
B. Dynamic energy
C. Dramatic play of light and shadow
D. Subtle color palette 


Answer: C

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Nanni di Banco's Sculptors at Work (fig. 13.2) was created using a(n) __________ process

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements best describes John Henry Fuseli's artworks, including The Nightmare?

A. He portrayed humanity as rational and good. B. He glorified the irrational side of human nature. C. He selected themes that corresponded to Enlightenment values. D. He valued the dominance of drawing over painterly effects.

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A madrigal is a __________

a) court jester b) multi-movement sacred instrumental composition c) secular vocal work set to a poem, usually about love d) traveling Renaisance musician

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As seen in the Theater at Epidauros designed by Polykleitos, the Classical Greek ideal shape

was the ____. a. circle b. rectangle c. triangle d. octagon

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