Saint Mark by Donatello (Florence, Italy — 1413) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the statue Donatello stands before, completed in 1413?

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  1. Saint Mark ✓
  2. Saint Peter
  3. Saint John
  4. Saint Paul

Answer: Saint Mark

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Who was Donatello's friend who traveled with him to Rome?

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  1. Leonardo da Vinci
  2. Michelangelo
  3. Brunelleschi ✓
  4. Lorenzo Ghiberti

Answer: Brunelleschi

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Which guild commissioned Donatello to create a statue of Saint Mark?

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  1. The bakers' guild
  2. The goldsmiths' guild
  3. The linen weavers' guild ✓
  4. The painters' guild

Answer: The linen weavers' guild

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What did the guild members initially think was wrong with Donatello's statue?

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  1. Its arms were too long
  2. Its head was too small ✓
  3. Its feet were too big
  4. Its colors were too dull

Answer: Its head was too small

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How did Saint Mark look when it was finally placed in its niche and seen from the street?

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  1. Too short and wide
  2. Perfectly proportioned and dignified ✓
  3. Still looked disproportionate
  4. Very small and hard to see

Answer: Perfectly proportioned and dignified

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Which three famous artists drew inspiration from Donatello's 'Saint Mark'?

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  1. Picasso, Van Gogh, and Monet
  2. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael ✓
  3. Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens
  4. Dali, Warhol, and Kahlo

Answer: Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael

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What do visitors from around the world do when they see Donatello's 'Saint Mark' today?

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  1. They try to move it
  2. They ignore it completely
  3. They marvel at its beauty ✓
  4. They try to copy it exactly

Answer: They marvel at its beauty

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According to Michelangelo, what did Donatello make instead of just statues?

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  1. Paintings
  2. Buildings
  3. Men ✓
  4. Books

Answer: Men

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