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House of Medici Study Guide Test 1 1. Why the patronage is considered a good political investment? a. The Popes in Rome had a lot of money and power so by the Medici investing in them and art, they got a return on their investment. 2. Describe the Medici coat of arms a. Before 1466: Golden background, different # of red balls b. After 1466: 5 red balls, 1 blue, golden background, 3 golden lilies 3. What are the two Medici branches? a. Cafaggiolo b. Trebbio 4. Explain the 3 different theories of the Medici Coat of Arms a. Mace smashing into Alvarado's shield b. Pills c. Coins 5. San Lorenzo a. Who commissioned the construction? i.

Giovanni di Bicci then Cosimo the Elder

b. When? i.

Early 15th century

c. To whom? i.

Brunelleschi then Michelozzo, Brunelleschi died so Michelozzo replaced him

d. Why? i.

Showed the family's growing economic and political power

e. Importance of the church? i.

Showed Medici power, center of Florence, model for renaissance religious architecture

f. List 4 Medici patron saints seen in Saint Lorenzo? Saint Lawrence, Saint Cosmas, Saint Damian, Saint Stephen 6. The Old Sacristy a. Who commissioned the construction? i.

Giovanni di Bicci

b. When? i.

Early 15th century

c. To whom? i.

Brunelleschi

d. Why? i.

Medici Family used it for worship and as a mausoleum

e. Which members of the Medici are buried here? i.

Giovanni di Bicci, Piccarda Bueri, Piero the Gouty, and Giovanni the Medici

f. Where is Cosimo the Elder buried exactly? i.

San Lorenzo Church, in front of chancel, underneath in the supporting floors

7. Medici Palace a. Who commissioned the construction? i.

Cosimo the Elder

b. When? i.

Mid 15th Century

c. To whom? i.

Michelozzo

d. Why? i.

House of the Medici family

e. Importance of Medici Palace? i.

Shows the family power and the model of Tuscan and Florentine Renaissance palace

f. List the 4 main concerns that explained Benozzo Gozzoli fresco in the Chapel of the Magi i.

Homage to an illustrious guest Pius the II

ii.

Journey of Medici from Mugello to Florence

iii.

The Celebration of the council of Florence 1439

iv.

The journey of the Magi to Jesus' birthplace

g. List 4 famous people/ Medici seen on the fresco in the Chapel of the Magi i.

Guiliano

ii.

Piero the Gouty

iii.

Carlo de Medici

iv.

Lorenzo

8. San Marco a. Who commissioned the construction/ list 3 reasons why it was commissioned? Cosimo the Elder commissioned for 3 reasons i.

Set in motion a large yard and give employment to workers

ii.

Atone his sins- usury

iii.

Give a place to the Dominican Order and have them close

b. Who was the architect? i.

Michelozzo rebuilt it in mid 15th century

c. Among the monks cells there is a double cell created for 1 Medici, who? i.

Cosimo the Elder, he would go here to reflect and meditate

d. There is a triple cell created for one friar who preached against the Medici, who was he? i.

Friar Bartolomeo

e. Why is the library of San Marco important? i.

Commissioned by Cosimo the Elder for the study and conservation of books. It marked a contrast with its basilical structure versus the simplicity of the dormitory cells showing the importance of the place. **Europe's first real public library**

9. Match the correct years with events: a. 1400 b. 1413

i.

Giovanni di Bicci became papal banker

c. 1434 i.

Cosimo the Elder Medici Party- Cosimo returns from exile

d. 1439 i.

The Great Council of the Church

e. 1454 i.

Peace of Lodi

f. 1500 10. Medici Family Line...