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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the poem "Ode to the West Wind"?

2. Who painted the "Primavera" that is discussed in Chapter 6?

3. Whom does the author cite as building on the artistic endeavors of Uccello and Piero della Francisca?

4. In what work does Milton mention Florence three times?

5. According to information provided in Chapter 4, which artist was posthumously considered to be "a devil"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what the hymn "Crazy for Jesus" says about Florentine culture.

2. Briefly describe the modern Tuscan countryside, as discussed in Chapter 6.

3. Describe the operation and purpose of the gnomon in the Duomo.

4. Summarize the love story of Maria and Michael Dagomari.

5. Describe the appearance of Donna Maria Ciliego.

6. What were the ramifications for an artist who became a Piagnone?

7. Describe some of the characteristics of the Medicis.

8. How did the Florentines feel about antiquity?

9. Describe the event that occurred in 1304 to make the Florentines believe judgment was near.

10. Why was Andrea del Castagno thought to be evil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Critique the author's writing style and technique in describing the Duomo.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast some of the artists that the author describes as having had some tendencies toward madness.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two Florentine artists, and discuss in detail the way the Florentine trait of "simplicity of life" guided their work and their personal lives.

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