Michelangelo's Art
What building did Pope Julius II commission Michelangelo to paint in 1508
The Sistine Chapel
Where is the Sistine Chapel?
Vatican City
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Da Vinci
When was the Renaissance era?
The 14th-17th century
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What country is Michelangelo from?
Italy
How many apprentices helped Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel?
4
Who painted the School of Athens?
Raphael
What were the main subjects of Renaissance art?
humans
Who was the most famous playwright from the Renaissance?
Shakespeare
What kind of artist did Michelangelo consider himself?
A sculptor
True or False: The church remained open while Michelangelo painted the cieling.
True
Who painted the Birth of Venus?
Sandro Botticelli
What kind of food were commonly seen in Renaissance art?
Fruit
Who was the most famous astronomer from the Renaissance?
Galileo
How long did it take Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?
4 years
What kind of painting was used on the Sistine Chapel?
Fresca
What kind of art was Donatello most known for?
Sculpture
Art from which two countries was inspiration for Renaissance art?
Rome and Greece
What kind of exoctic animal did the Medici (Ruling family of Florence) keep in the city?
In which two cities did Michelangelo spend the majority of his career?
Rome and Florence
What was the structure that held Michelangelo up while he painted?
Scaffolding
Who were considered the big 3 artists of the Renaissance era?
Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
False. Men also wore wigs!