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Art History: 15th Century Italy I

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Who were the Medicis?
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A wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence.
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What was Brunelleschi's relationship with the Medici family?
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He was commissioned frequently by the Medici family for many projects.
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Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?
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He was one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance.
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What did Renaissance architects seek to create?
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All of the above.
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What is the image below?
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Church of San Lorenzo
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What was the portico of the Foundling Hospital to be used for ?
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A public shelter.
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What was the Foundling Hospital?
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A public orphanage that was constructed by Brunelleschi.
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What is patronage?
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Financial support given by a person or organization.
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What does the word Renaissance mean?
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Rebirth.
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What role did the Medici family play in Florence?
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They gave large amounts of money to artists to build buildings, produce paintings, and sculpt for the inner community.
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By what means was most of the art in Florence created?
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By patronage funding from the Medici family.
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Which of the following is true of the ancient Roman revival?
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All of the above are correct.
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What characteristic method of Roman architecture was used to create The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence?
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Mathematics.
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What style did the Foundling Hospital construction reflect?
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Both traditional forms and Renaissance style.
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What is an impost block?
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A block that is between the column top (capital) and the springing of the rounded arch.