Art 102 - Survey of Art History 2 » Spring 2022 » Bernini, David

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Question #1
The subject of David has important art historical precedents in the work of which three Renaissance artists?
A.   Michelangelo, Donatello, and Verrocchio
B.   Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti
C.   Brunelleschi and Ghiberti
D.   Donatello, Brunelleschi and Ghiberti
Question #2
Bernini's David makes us want to duck and get out of the way. The involvement of the viewer in this way is typical of Baroque art.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque art as seen in Bernini's David?
A.   the emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines
B.   the dynamic movement of the figure
C.   the biblical subject matter
D.   the way the figure moves into the space of the viewer
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT true of Bernini's David?
A.   Bernini's realistic depiction of David contrasts to Michelangelo's idealized figure.
B.   In the Bible, David is the young shepherd who defeats the giant Goliath with a single blow, evidence that God is helping him.
C.   In contrast to the clear contours in Michelangelo's David, Bernini's version reveals a forceful spiraling of the David's body that suggests motion and drama.
D.   Bernini's David looks back to the Renaissance in the figure's elegance and proportions.
Question #5
Bernini's David carefully stays inside the confines of the base and pedestal, increasing the dynamic emotion and theatrical impact.
A.   True
B.   False

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