Renaissance Men
Renaissance artists have long prized naturalism, but Leonardo had his own version, characterized by this smoky effect
What is sfumato?
Raphael's depiction of the brooding philosopher Heraclitus is usually considered a reference to this contemporary figure
Who is Michelangelo?
Leonardo experimented with this medium, still more common in Northern Europe
What is oil paint?
Michelangelo forged this piece, making it out to be ancient
What is the Sleeping Cupid?
This common medium in central Italy did not last well in Venice's salty lagoon climate
What is fresco?
Leonardo's notebooks went beyond the normal humanist interests, in their portrayal of ____
multiple answers possible
Michelangelo's art used the human form as its main material, leading to his use of these anonymous nudes on his Sistine Ceiling.
What are the ignudi?
What is Carrara marble?
The wall paintings of this now-underground ancient Roman palace were explored and copied by Renaissance artists.
What is the Domus Aurea/Golden House?
Who is Mehmed II?
what is pastoral poetry?
This portrait by Raphael is often considered a reference to (or competition with) Leonardo's Mona Lisa
What is his Portrait of Maddalena Strozzi Doni?
Bellini produced this altarpiece in oils, unlike the tempera of his previous work
What is the Pesaro altarpiece
Michelangelo was consistently frustrated by the neverending project to produce tomb sculptures for this pope
Who is Julius II?
Although he was a famous artist, Leonardo earned a job at this court by advertising his military designs
Although Raphael designed prints, this artist actually engraved them.
Who is Raimondi?
This lost Michelangelo cartoon featured nude bathers rather than a typical battle scene
What is the Battle of Cascina?
Raphael sent detailed cartoons to Flanders to produce this type of object
What is a tapestry?
Who is Perugino?
This type of Venetian fraternity furthered the preference for canvas supports
Although Michelangelo said he was "no painter," in a poem, he trained with this artist in Florence
Who is Ghirlandaio?
If we associate Terribilità with Michelangelo, we might associate this Italian word with Raphael
What is grazia (grace)?
According to Vasari, this artist from Messina brought oil painting to Italy from up north.
Who is Antonello da Messina?
Leonardo did not finish his career in Rome, Milan, or Florence, but this powerful kingdom
What is France?
This Renaissance author wrote Arcadia, a popular work in Venice.
Who is Sannazaro?