Italy, Venice - Santa Maria della Presentazione church

The video discusses a church in Venice, part of a former complex for maidens without dowries, located on Odeka Island. The church is generally attributed to Andrea Palladio, with its design dating back to the late 16th century. The architecture features a horseshoe-shaped edifice, a large dome, and a central plan interior housing artworks by Bassano and Giovanni. However, Palladio's involvement is debated due to a lack of contemporary evidence and the construction starting after his death.

What was the primary purpose of the former complex in Venice?

• To function as a royal palace

• To act as a military fort

• To provide shelter to young maidens without dowries

• To serve as a marketplace

Which architectural feature is NOT part of the church's facade?

• A tympanum

• Two small bell towers

• A large dome with a lantern

• A spire

Who are the artists whose works are housed in the church?

• Michelangelo and Raphael

• Alianse Leandro Bassano and Palma il Giovanni

• Leonardo da Vinci and Donatello

• Titian and Caravaggio

What is the main reason for the controversy regarding Andrea Palladio's involvement?

• The church was completed before his birth

• Palladio was known to dislike church designs

• There are no contemporary documents or drawings confirming his involvement

• The church was built in a different architectural style

When did the construction of the church begin in relation to Palladio's death?

• The same year as his death

• Ten years after his death

• Five years before his death

• One year after his death