ZT-Astronomy: High Renaissance

艺术史
High Renaissance

1.What is the main purpose of the lecture

• A. To describe the importance of recently discovered documents from fifteenth-century Italy
• B. To contrast styles of painting in the fifteenth-century with styles of painting today
• C. To explain why Renaissance painters were willing to accept guidance from non-artists
• D. To make a connection between social values and the creation of art during the Renaissance

2.According to the professor, how was the price of a new painting determined during the High Renaissance

• A. Artists usually set the price based on how much time they had worked on the painting.
• B. Buyers generally dictated the price before the artist began the painting.
• C. The price was negotiated between the artist and buyer and was usually based on the painting’s size.
• D. The price was determined on the open market and reflected changing fashions.

3.Why was ultramarine highly valued as a pigment during the first half of the fifteenth century

• A. It was a shade of blue that had not been seen before in Italy.
• B. It was commonly used to decorate expensive jewelry.
• C. It was suitable for use both in paintings and on frames.
• D. It was a rich color that maintained its intensity over time.

4.Why does the professor mention black clothing

• A. To illustrate a trend away from open displays of material wealth
• B. To point out the realistic depiction of clothing in Renaissance paintings
• C. To show how master artists influenced fashion trends in the fifteenth century
• D. To emphasize social differences between master painters and their assistants

5.What does the professor imply about master painters working in the late fifteenth century

• A. They alone decided on the subject matter of their paintings.
• B. They had higher social status than painters from earlier in the century.
• C. They were not required to use as many expensive materials as in the past.
• D. It is impossible to know how much of an artwork they personally painted.

6.Why does the professor say this:

• A. To correct an error he just made
• B. To prevent a possible misunderstanding
• C. To suggest he is unsure whether paintings became less expensive
• D. To highlight an important historical development