Unit 5 - Chapter 4: Michelangelo and Raphael

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What is the name of the famous sculpture created by Michelangelo?

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The Pieta is a renowned sculpture by Michelangelo that depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus.

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Why did Michelangelo initially refuse to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

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Michelangelo believed he was primarily a sculptor and not a painter.

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What did Lorenzo de Medici ask the boys to carve?

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Lorenzo de Medici asked the boys to carve a statue of a faun.

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Who was Raphael's patron when he was called to Rome?

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Pope Julius II was Raphael's patron when he arrived in Rome.

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What painting technique did Michelangelo use for the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

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Michelangelo used fresco painting, a technique where water-based paints are applied on freshly laid wet plaster.

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What is fresco painting?

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Fresco painting is a technique of mural painting on wet plaster, allowing the paint to become an integral part of the wall.

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Who were the Medici family?

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The Medici family was a powerful and influential family in Florence, known for their patronage of the arts.

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What is the significance of the Sistine Chapel?

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The Sistine Chapel is famous for its Renaissance art, particularly the ceiling painted by Michelangelo.

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What is a patron in the context of art?

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A patron is a person or organization that supports artists, often financially, to create works of art.

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What is the Last Supper?

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The Last Supper is a famous mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci, depicting the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples.