Quiz for Document Project 15: Cosimo and Lorenzo de’ Medici: Patrons of Art and Ideas

1. Question

   Which of the following is featured in the background of Gozzoli’s Journey of the Magi (see Document 15.1)?

   A.

   Joseph and Mary hurrying toward Bethlehem

   B.

   Christ on the cross

   C.

   A hunting scene

   D.

   The city of Florence

   Correct: The answer is c. The hunting scene is consistent with the aristocratic tone of the work as a whole.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. The hunting scene is consistent with the aristocratic tone of the work as a whole.

   Which of the following is featured in the background of Gozzoli’s Journey of the Magi (see Document 15.1)?

2. Question

   Which of the following best describes Lorenzo de’ Medici’s demeanor in Botticelli’s Adoration of the Magi (see Document 15.2)?

   A.

   Happy and relaxed

   B.

   Energetic and proud

   C.

   Bored and distracted

   D.

   Quiet and respectful

   Correct: The answer is d. By presenting Lorenzo as he did, Botticelli conveyed both Lorenzo’s religious piety and his respect for the fame and accomplishments of his Medici ancestors.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. By presenting Lorenzo as he did, Botticelli conveyed both Lorenzo’s religious piety and his respect for the fame and accomplishments of his Medici ancestors.

   Which of the following best describes Lorenzo de’ Medici’s demeanor in Botticelli’s Adoration of the Magi (see Document 15.2)?

3. Question

   In his letter to the Duke of Milan (see Document 15.3), da Vinci claimed many skills, but emphasized his prowess as

   A.

   a designer of military technology.

   B.

   an architect.

   C.

   a sculptor.

   D.

   a painter.

   Correct: The answer is a. While da Vinci made sure to let the duke know that he could be of use in a wide variety of ways, he focused on the skill he believed the duke would value most.

   Incorrect: The answer is a. While da Vinci made sure to let the duke know that he could be of use in a wide variety of ways, he focused on the skill he believed the duke would value most.

   In his letter to the Duke of Milan (see Document 15.3), da Vinci claimed many skills, but emphasized his prowess as

4. Question

   Da Vinci’s letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan (see Document 15.4) reveals his knowledge of

   A.

   Islamic and Asian architecture.

   B.

   human anatomy.

   C.

   the intricacies of church administration.

   D.

   classical theories of medicine.

   Correct: The answer is d. Da Vinci’s description of the doctor’s role in curing illness highlights the importance of maintaining “a balance and harmony of elements,” a central doctrine of classical medicine.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. Da Vinci’s description of the doctor’s role in curing illness highlights the importance of maintaining “a balance and harmony of elements,” a central doctrine of classical medicine.

   Da Vinci’s letter to the Works Department of the Cathedral of Milan (see Document 15.4) reveals his knowledge of