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What does “Renaissance” mean?
A. Rebirth
B. Revolution
C. Reflection
D. Renewal
A. Rebirth. “Renaissance” is a French word meaning “rebirth,” referring to the revival of art, culture, and learning after the Middle Ages.
Where did the Renaissance begin?
A. Spain
B. France
C. Italy
D. Greece
C. Italy. The Renaissance started in Italy—particularly in cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome—where trade and culture flourished.
What was the focus of Renaissance art?
A. Religious symbolism and gold decoration
B. Human beauty, proportion, and realism
C. Abstract expression and emotion
D. Dark colors and spiritual mystery
B. Human beauty, proportion, and realism. Renaissance artists emphasized the human body, realism, and balance, inspired by Greek and Roman ideals.
Which technique gives the illusion of depth and distance in paintings?
A. Shading
B. Sfumato
C. Perspective
D. Fresco
C. Perspective. Perspective is a mathematical system used to create three-dimensional depth on a flat surface.
What is “sfumato”?
A. The use of bright colors
B. The blending of colors and tones softly without harsh outlines
C. The carving of marble
D. The drawing of geometric patterns
B. The blending of colors and tones softly without harsh outlines. Sfumato, developed by Leonardo da Vinci, creates a smoky, realistic effect, as seen in the Mona Lisa.
Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
A. Michelangelo
B. Raphael
C. Leonardo da Vinci
D. Donatello
C. Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was a painter, inventor, and scientist known for his mastery of anatomy and perspective.
Who painted The School of Athens?
A. Raphael
B. Michelangelo
C. Donatello
D. Giotto
A. Raphael. Raphael’s School of Athens symbolizes the harmony of classical philosophy and Renaissance humanism.
Which Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
A. Raphael
B. Leonardo da Vinci
C. Michelangelo
D. Donatello
C. Michelangelo. Michelangelo’s frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling depict scenes from the Book of Genesis and are among the greatest achievements of Western art.
What sculpture did Michelangelo create that represents biblical heroism and human perfection?
A. Pietà
B. David
C. Moses
D. The Thinker
B. David. Michelangelo’s David symbolizes human strength and beauty through perfect anatomical proportion.
What did Renaissance artists use to study the human form accurately?
A. Models from imagination
B. Religious texts
C. Dissection and observation of real bodies
D. Geometric formulas
C. Dissection and observation of real bodies. Artists like Leonardo studied anatomy to achieve realistic proportions and movement in their art.
What does the term “Baroque” mean?
A. Rough pearl or irregular shape
B. Beauty and balance
C. Simplicity and harmony
D. Golden age
A. Rough pearl or irregular shape. “Baroque” originated from a Portuguese word meaning “irregular pearl,” referring to its elaborate and dramatic style.
What is the main characteristic of Baroque art?
A. Calmness and restraint
B. Drama, movement, and grandeur
C. Simplicity and order
D. Neutral colors and balance
B. Drama, movement, and grandeur. Baroque art is known for emotional intensity, rich colors, and strong contrasts between light and shadow.
Which technique emphasizes the contrast between light and dark in Baroque painting?
A. Fresco
B. Perspective
C. Chiaroscuro
D. Sfumato
C. Chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro uses dramatic lighting to highlight subjects, creating a sense of depth and emotion.
Who painted The Conversion of St. Paul and The Calling of St. Matthew?
A. Michelangelo
B. Raphael
C. Caravaggio
D. Rembrandt
C. Caravaggio. Caravaggio’s realistic figures and dramatic use of light defined the Baroque style.
Who painted The Night Watch?
A. Rembrandt van Rijn
B. Peter Paul Rubens
C. Caravaggio
D. El Greco
A. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rembrandt, a Dutch Baroque artist, used light and shadow to portray civic pride and human emotion.
Which artist is known for his vivid, dynamic, and sensuous paintings like The Elevation of the Cross?
A. Michelangelo
B. Rubens
C. Caravaggio
D. Bernini
B. Rubens. Peter Paul Rubens’ art is characterized by movement, energy, and full-bodied figures.
Who was the leading sculptor and architect of the Baroque era, known for The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa?
A. Donatello
B. Bernini
C. Raphael
D. Leonardo
B. Bernini. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a master of sculpture and architecture whose works expressed religious passion and motion.
What are the characteristics of Baroque architecture?
A. Simple lines and balance
B. Geometric harmony and order
C. Grand scale, ornamentation, and curves
D. Minimalist and modern design
C. Grand scale, ornamentation, and curves. Baroque architecture features elaborate decorations, dramatic curves, and grandeur to impress viewers.
Which church best represents Baroque architecture?
A. Parthenon
B. St. Peter’s Basilica
C. Pantheon
D. Notre Dame Cathedral
B. St. Peter’s Basilica. St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is a masterpiece of Baroque design, led by Bernini and Michelangelo.
How do Renaissance and Baroque art differ?
A. Renaissance art is calm and balanced; Baroque art is emotional and dramatic.
B. Both are calm and balanced.
C. Both focus on religion only.
D. Baroque art is simple; Renaissance art is complex.
A. Renaissance art is calm and balanced; Baroque art is emotional and dramatic. Renaissance art values harmony and proportion, while Baroque art highlights movement and emotion.