I think the answer is Simone Martini.
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Answer:
Mixolydian I think is this right
Glazed: to lose brightness/animation (unless you mean like donut glaze)
amphora: an ancient greek/roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck
terracotta: reddish-brown building material
Pretty sure it will be Donatello
A) The use of complex backgrounds that draw the viewer's eye away from the figures.