Question 1

________ commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Accepted Answer

Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

Question 2

According to a popular anecdote of the time,what effect did Leonardo's earliest known painting of an angel on Verrocchio's Baptism of Christ have upon Verrocchio?

Accepted Answer

According to a popular anecdote, Verrocchio was so impressed and humbled by the superior talent Leonardo displayed in painting the angel that he never painted again, deciding to focus on his other artistic endeavors instead.

Question 3

What shape was associated with divinity and was an ancient notion of the ideal shape?

Accepted Answer

The circle was associated with divinity and was considered an ancient notion of the ideal shape. It is the perfect form, representing infinity, wholeness, and the eternal cycle of life.

Question 4

Raphael learned at the elbow of

Accepted Answer

Raphael was a pupil of Perugino in his early years and was heavily influenced by him.

Question 5

Some experts say that the pyramidal style of the High Renaissance first emerges in

Accepted Answer

The pyramidal style of the High Renaissance, characterized by a composition focused around a central figure or group arranged in a triangular shape, is first seen in Leonardo's Virgin and Child with Saint Anne. This style was later refined by artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo.

Question 6

The term sfumato refers to

Accepted Answer

Sfumato is a painting technique where the artist blurs the edges of forms and merges colors to create a smoky, hazy effect. It is used to convey depth and distance in landscapes and portraits. Leonardo da Vinci is famous for using sfumato in his paintings.

Question 7

Leonardo was apprenticed to

Accepted Answer

Leonardo was apprenticed to Andrea del Verrocchio, a master artist in Florence, where he learned a range of artistic skills such as painting, sculpting, and metallurgy.

Question 8

Which of the following is the best match?

Accepted Answer

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is located in Milan, specifically in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The other options are located in different cities: Bramante's Tempietto is in Rome, the Sistine Chapel is in Vatican City, and the Mona Lisa is in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Question 9

The Tempietto was a

Accepted Answer

The Tempietto, designed by Donato Bramante, is a martyrium, which is a structure built to commemorate the martyrdom of Saint Peter.

Question 10

Which does NOT appear in the Sistine ceiling frescoes?

Accepted Answer

Christ appears in the frescoes, specifically in the "Creation of Adam" panel.

Question 11

Who were two important figures in Raphael's School of Athens?

Accepted Answer

Plato and Aristotle are the two central figures in Raphael's School of Athens, which is a famous fresco painting located in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. This painting depicts key figures from ancient Greek philosophy, and Plato and Aristotle are representative of two major schools of thought - idealism and realism, respectively. Their importance in the painting and in the history of philosophy makes them the obvious choice for this question.

Question 12

Spandrels refers to

Accepted Answer

Spandrels are the curved triangular sections of masonry that fill the space between the two adjacent arches or between an arch and a rectangular enclosure. They are typically found in Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Question 13

Michelangelo was inspired by

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo was deeply influenced by both Classical mythology and the patronage of the powerful Medici family. He studied the works of ancient sculptors and incorporated their techniques and styles into his own creations. Additionally, he received numerous commissions from the Medici family, allowing him financial stability and the opportunity to work on important projects such as the tomb of Pope Julius II and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Question 14

Which is the correct chronological sequence of these works by Michelangelo?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo created the Rome Pietà first, followed by David, then the Sistine ceiling, and lastly Rondanini Pietà.

Question 15

Which is NOT a feature of the Tempietto?

Accepted Answer

The Tempietto does not have an Ionic frieze.

Question 16

The painting of An Ideal City (artist anonymous)featured in the chapter illustrates what key aspect of Renaissance urban architecture?

Accepted Answer

The painting of An Ideal City features centrally planned buildings, which was a key aspect of Renaissance urban architecture. This was influenced by the revival of classical ideas and the desire to create a sense of order and balance in urban design.

Question 17

Which is NOT true of Leonardo da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci is known for being a skilled artist, scientist, inventor, and writer. He is famous for his anatomical drawings, his variety of interests and talents as an uomo universal, and his habit of writing backwards. However, he is actually known for making more drawings than paintings, making choice D incorrect. Additionally, although he did create sculptures, he made more paintings than sculptures, making choice E incorrect as well.

Question 18

Which sculpture by Michelangelo was his only signed work?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo's only signed work is the Pietà, which he signed when he was in his early 20s.

Question 19

Which was completed earliest?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo's Last Supper was completed in 1498, while Raphael's School of Athens was completed in 1511, Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling in 1512, and Michelangelo's Last Judgment in 1541.

Question 20

Which is NOT by Leonardo?

Accepted Answer

The Creation of Adam is a masterpiece by Michelangelo, not Leonardo. The other options are all artworks by Leonardo da Vinci.

Quiz 14: The High Renaissance in Italy