Italian vs. French Renaissance Architecture Quiz

What year was the Palazzo Medici Riccardi built?

• 1450

• 1600

• 1519

• 1444

Who was the architect of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi?

• Michelozzo di Bartolomeo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Andrea Palladio

• Filippo Brunelleschi

What type of residence is the Château de Chambord primarily designed as?

• Permanent residence

• Royal hunting lodge

• Civic building

• Urban noble residence

Which of the following best describes the layout of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi?

• Asymmetrical and ornate

• Irregular and vertical

• Grand and theatrical

• Central courtyard and rational

What is a key feature of the interior design of the Château de Chambord?

• Central cortile

• Terracotta floors

• Double-helix staircase

• Wooden coffered ceilings

How does the atmosphere of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi differ from that of the Château de Chambord?

• Ornate vs. minimal

• Bright and expansive vs. dim and controlled

• Majestic and performative vs. scholarly and contemplative

• Urban vs. rural

What type of furniture is typically found in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi?

• Symbolic and canopied

• Ornate and upholstered

• Rich and comfort-oriented

• Minimal and walnut wood

Which architectural style is primarily associated with the French Château?

• Classical

• Neoclassical

• Minimalist

• Gothic + Renaissance mix

What lasting influence did the Italian Palazzo have on later architectural styles?

• Promoted Gothic architecture

• Led to the development of urban planning

• Influenced Neoclassicism and modern minimalist symmetry

• Inspired Baroque and Rococo

In terms of lighting, how does the Palazzo Medici Riccardi differ from the Château de Chambord?

• Natural vs. artificial

• Soft vs. harsh

• Bright and expansive vs. dim and controlled

• Dim and controlled vs. bright and expansive