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Cross-hatching is a device used in which artistic medium?

During lecture, we discussed two different kinds of fresco. ________ fresco is applied while the plaster on the wall is still wet, while _________ fresco is applied when the plaster is dry. 

What is the term for the framing device used in the work below?

Which of the following is NOT a new characteristic of portraiture exemplified in Leonardo’s Mona Lisa? 

Which well-known, Renaissance artist was known as a true ‘Renaissance man’ with interests in a wide range of areas such as botany, geography, zoology, and anatomy? 

Why does Judith Leyster appear elegantly attired, rather than in an artist’s smock, in her Self-Portrait?

Which figure is not placed in the standard position in Leonardo’s version of the Last Supper?

What is the term for a book used to recite prayers at certain times of day?

The image below, as discussed in lecture, seems to function as a celebration of these men, their wealth, and all the advancements of humanity. However, it can also be considered a __________, as demonstrated by the inclusion of the crucifix and the skull.

Michelangelo deviated from earlier representations of David in his rendition (shown below) by portraying which part of the episode?