Arena Chapel

Who commissioned Giotto to paint the frescoes in the Arena Chapel?

• Pope Julius II
• Leonardo da Vinci
• King Henry VIII
• Enrico Scrovegni

What is the subject matter of the frescoes in the Arena Chapel?

• Mythological scenes
• Portraits of important figures
• Stories from the Bible
• Landscapes

What was one possible motivation for Enrico Scrovegni to commission the frescoes in the Arena Chapel?

• To showcase his wealth and power
• To atone for the sin of usury
• To impress his father
• To gain political favor

What is the significance of the location of the Arena Chapel?

• It was built on the site of an ancient Roman arena
• It was built on the site of a medieval castle
• It was built on the site of a Renaissance palace
• It was built on the site of a religious pilgrimage site

What is the relationship between Enrico Scrovegni and the figures depicted in the fresco of the Last Judgment?

• They are his political allies
• They are his enemies
• They are his family members
• They are his religious idols

What is the role of God the Father in the narrative cycle?

• To introduce Joachim and Anna.
• To fill in the gaps in the biblical narrative.
• To showcase Giotto's use of chiaroscuro.
• To depict the importance of human existence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Giotto's figures in the Arena Chapel?

• Realistic and three-dimensional bodies.
• Monumental and bulky bodies.
• Figures with mass and volume.
• Elongated and ethereal bodies.

What is the purpose of depicting Christ moving from left to right in the scenes of the Arena Chapel?

• To follow the traditional composition of Gothic art.
• To show his progression through the narrative cycle.
• To symbolize his journey towards divinity.
• To create a sense of movement and action.