Learned Academies

question 2

Multiple Choice

Learned academies

• A)opened their doors to people of diverse social ranks over the course of the eighteenth century.
• B)remained exclusive organizations for elites.
• C)encouraged the participation of women in their activities.
• D)displayed a disdain for addressing practical matters.
• E)were founded in France by Louis XIV.

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Definitions:

Madonna Enthroned

A type of Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary seated on a throne as Queen of Heaven, often with the Christ Child.

Cimabue

An Italian painter and designer from the late 13th century, considered one of the last great Italian artists in the Byzantine style.

Late Gothic

A style of Gothic architecture and art that developed in the late Middle Ages, characterized by elaborate decorations, intricate designs, and the use of flying buttresses.

Doge's Palace

A historic Venetian palace in Italy, once the residence of the Doge of Venice, known for its Gothic architecture and position overlooking the Grand Canal.