Ch 21 Short Answer

Ch. 21 short answer

32. In the last supper Judas was sitting near Jesus. then only was it possible for him to dip into the same bowl of food.

33. Erasmo da Narni, also known as Gattamelata, the name of which means “honeyed cat” fought for Venice and is depicted riding the horse. Normally, equestrian statues could legally only depict rulers, which Erasmo was not.

36. Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar and preacher active in Renaissance Florence, and known for his prophecies of civic glory and calls for Christian renewal. He denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule and the exploitation of the poor.

37. Peter's declaration 'you are the Christ the Son of God' was the foundation that the Christian Church was built on.

39. It was an important art center under Gonzaga, who brought in Alberti to rebuild the church of Sant’ Andrea.

41. By being the only sculpture at Orsanmichele whose subject represents the guild members as much as their religious patrons. The four saints are easily conflated with the four consuls who served as the guild masters.

42. By stressing the legitimacy of the tax collector's request, and has been interpreted as a reference to the lively controversy in Florence at the time on the proposed tax reform; the controversy was finally settled in 1427 with the institution of an official tax register, which allowed a much fairer system of taxation in the city.

44. His artistic adjustments, such as pictured space to the position of the viewer, allowed current and subsequent artists to fully explore the advantages of such tools. His ability to create illusion as a measured, rational coherent statement also allowed further explorations. Masaccio laid the foundation not only for perspective, but also for a unified and harmonious monumental composition, which was fully realized in the 16thcentury.

46. He did so by sculpting David in the nude, apart from a laurel-topped hat and boots, bearing the sword of Goliath. This piece was...