Mannerism/Late Renaissance Quiz

What was the time period of the Mannerism/Late Renaissance?

• 1400-1450

• 1525-1600

• 1600-1650

• 1300-1350

What did Mannerist art replace harmony with according to the text?

• Balance

• Dissonance

• Symmetry

• Stability

How are bodies depicted in Mannerist art?

• Short and stocky

• Natural and proportionate

• Distorted and generally elongated

• Small and delicate

What is a characteristic of the colors used in Mannerist paintings?

• Muted and earthy

• Vivid and lurid

• Monochromatic

• Pastel

What was Rosso Fiorentino's nickname?

• The blue-handed Venetian

• The green-eyed Milanese

• The red-headed Florentine

• The golden-haired Neapolitan

What was the public reaction to Rosso Fiorentino's work according to the text?

• It was widely praised for its beauty

• It was ignored by the art community

• A priest ran from the room shrieking he was possessed by the devil

• It was celebrated for its adherence to classical norms

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "The Descent from the Cross" by Rosso Fiorentino?

• Crowded figures into a tight composition

• Open space in the center

• Bright and cheerful colors

• Acid colors and peculiar light

Who was the first known female artist of the Renaissance to have achieved international acclaim and patronage?

• Artemisia Gentileschi

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Elisabetta Sirani

• Lavinia Fontana

What genre is Sofonisba Anguissola credited with transforming into formal portraiture?

• Mythological scenes

• Everyday activity

• Royal ceremonies

• Landscape painting

What is the painting "Boy Pinched by a Crayfish" known for showing?

• A boy's painful surprise

• A historical event

• A mythological story

• A royal portrait