The Cleaning of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling Initially Shocked Art

question 6

Multiple Choice

The cleaning of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling initially shocked art historians because it revealed ____.

• A)large areas of overpaint
• B)the work of another artist
• C)a new painting technique
• D)vivid colors

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Definitions:

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light, allowing for improved vision in the dark.

Müller-Lyer Illusion

An optical illusion in which lines of the same length appear to be different lengths because of the orientation of the arrow-like ends.

Collectivist Culture

Pertains to societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over individual desires or ambitions.

Rural Environment

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