“Ben”-aissance Painters:
“School of Rock” has nothing on this Raphael painting. It saw the likes of many Greco-Roman thinkers thinking in a school together.
What is the “School of Athens”?
When assuming his role as emcee or host of JEOPARDY, our beloved Ben goes by this stage name.
What is ALEX TRA-BEN?
UN-BEN-LIEVABLE! Ben's "Ben" to this Hofstra hangout spot where one can eat, and chillax for a "bit."
What is "Bits n Bytes?"
This Renaissance technique favors a more natural position of the human body and was seen in many realistic sculptures, like Donatello’s “David”.
What is Contrapposto?
BEN-TASTIC is an iconic Ben word that combines both "Ben" and this word meaning "imaginative or fanciful, distinct from reality".
What is Fantastic?
Ben's "Ben" to this Hofstra hub of student life, not coincidentally located near the center of Hofstra's campus!
What is the Student Center?
Don’t forget this Renaissance painter, no need to worry, he is not as crazy as his TMNT counterpart, but he did paint the Sistine Chapel.
Who was Michelangelo?
This iconic Ben word combines both "Ben" and the physics property that can be neither be created nor destroyed.
What is BEN-RGY? (Ben + Energy)
Last week, Ben's "Ben" to this Hofstra locale in order to study up on their exhibition's theme, "Love is the Message."
What is the Emily Lowe Art Gallery?
Not only did the Renaissance see the blooming of art and culture, but also the booming of a mercantile economy paved the way for this famous banking family.
Who were the Medici Family?
This Ben word describes JEOPARDY! and other quiz shows. It combines both "Ben" and media that makes you laugh for a while.
What is BEN-TERTAINMENT? (Ben + Entertainment)
Ben's "Ben" to this Hofstra spot to reconnect with nature, and the many, many birds of Hofstra!
What is the Bird Sanctuary?
In the much less known, “Northern Renaissance”, this painter began to focus on the masses. One showed their descent to madness on Saint Days, “The Wine of Saint Martin’s Day”.
Who was Pieter Bruegel?
This Ben word describes the hardworking demeanor of Ben. It combines both "Ben" and what you give your parents when your feeling sassy that they hate!
What is BEN-ITTUDE? (Ben + Attitude)
What is Monroe Lecture Hall?