Leonardo da Vinci
What is the Mona Lisa?
This is a half-length portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, widely considered one of the most famous and iconic works of art in the world. Its fame comes from the subject's enigmatic smile and the masterful use of the artistic technique called sfumato
What is David?
This sculpture of a young biblical hero stands in Florence
What is The School of Athens?
Raphael painted this fresco showing ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle.
What is David?
This bronze statue of a biblical hero was Donatello’s most famous work
What is humanism?
This movement focused on human potential and achievement
What is sfumato?
Leonardo used this technique to create smoky edges and soft transitions
What is the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of this chapel
What is harmony?
Raphael’s style is known for its balance and this quality
What is contrapposto?
Donatello helped bring back this classical feature of statues, where figures stand with weight shifted to one leg
What are Greece and Rome?
The Renaissance was inspired by ideas from these two ancient cultures
What is The Last Supper?
This mural shows Jesus with his disciples at a famous meal
What is the Pietà?
This sculpture shows Mary holding Jesus after the crucifixion
What is the Sistine Madonna?
This famous Raphael painting shows the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus with angels below
What is sculpture?
Donatello mostly worked in this medium, unlike the painters of his time
What is the printing press?
The invention of this device in 1450 helped spread Renaissance ideas quickly
What is human anatomy?
Leonardo studied this subject in detail, drawing muscles and bones
What is sculpture?
Michelangelo believed this was the most divine art form
What is Rome?
Raphael's career reached its peak in this city, where he was summoned by Pope Julius II to work on the Vatican. His major commissions here, including the frescoes in the Apostolic Palace, made him one of the most sought-after artists of his time
What is the Early Renaissance?
Donatello’s art was part of this “early” phase of the Renaissance
What is perspective?
Artists used this mathematical system to show depth in their paintings
What is a helicopter (or flying machine)?
Leonardo’s notebooks showed ideas for inventions centuries ahead of time, like this flying machine
What is St. Peter’s Basilica?
Michelangelo also designed the dome of this famous Roman church
Who is Perugino?
Raphael’s early training was influenced by this Renaissance master from Urbino
Who are the Medici?
This wealthy family of Florence supported Donatello as patrons
What is Florence?
This city in Italy was the birthplace of the Renaissance