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In the summer of 1993, art historian Ian Hodkinson wandered into Ottawa's Notre
Dame Cathedral on Sussex Drive, looking to kill time before a meeting at the
National Gallery of __________________. What he discovered amazed him - dramatic
images blazing from ____________________________windows, each portraying a vivid scene
from the_______________. Hodkinson, professor emeritus of art conservation at Queen's
University in Kingston, Ont., noted the name of the artist, Guido___________________. He
has since found that the Italian-born Nincheri was the most _______________religious
artist in North America, producing stained glass and ________________for more than
_________________churches in Eastern Canada and_____________________. Between 1915
and his death in 1973 at age 87, Nincheri repeatedly affirmed his ______________ to God
and the style of the Renaissance, and his reputation spread from parish to parish. He
was cited by Pope Pius XI in 1933 as the church's greatest artist of religious themes,
and knighted by the Italian government in 1972. But art historians, considering his
style passé, have ignored him until now. "It's a pity his work is not better known,"
says Hodkinson. "He brought tremendous imagination and detail to these
depictions."
What was Nincheri’s motivation to create art for churches?
What does prolific mean? (look it up)
Summarize the above paragraph in 2 sentences.
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What Canadian city has benefitted from his work?
When did Nincheri arrive in Canada? _________________ Where? _________________
What major world events impacted him?
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Where was he born? _______________________ when?
Where did he go to study?
What other artists’ work were present in the city?
What artistic style influenced him?
A. Modern
B. Theological
C. Renaissance
D. Impressionist
How long did he study there?
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What event derailed his trip to Argentina?
Where did he end up as a result of this event?
What new art form was he exposed to?
Paragraph 5
How did Nincheri incorporate his talent in creating stained-glass with that of his
frescoes?
True of False
Murals painted on church ceilings are a rarity in North American churches.
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He was a dedicated, religious man with very, very high standards," recalls
Martirano. "He loved his work, so he didn't view it as work."
What evidence in the paragraph supports this quote?
Paragraph 7
What Rhode Island fresco earned him accolades and critical attention?
Paragraph 8
Which church do critics say is his masterpiece? Explain.
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A spectacular fresco in Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense parish, also in Montreal, is
credited as being one of his best. However, it is not without controversy. Explain the
problem.
What was the consequence?
What was Nincheri’s reasoning for his actions?
How was he exonerated? (proven innocent)
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How do priests who work in the churches describe his work?