Renaissance #1 (Key Figures Leo and Michelangelo)

Da Vinci's drawings contributed to our knowledge of human physiology. What is physiology?

• A type of painting technique

• The structure and function of the body

• A mechanical invention used on humans

• A type of sculpting techinique

How does Leonardo's "Last Supper" compare to the "Mona Lisa?"

• The Last Supper was Leonardo's first major work, while the Mona Lisa was his last.

• The Last Supper celebrated Christianity, while the Mona Lisa was a simple portrait.

• Both the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa are housed in the Louvre in Paris.

• The Mona Lisa is a popular work, while the Last Supper is considered offensive.

Which of these people could best be described as a "Renaissance man?"

• A musician who's considered the best in the world at his instrument.

• A painter whose work is still studied hundreds of years after his death.

• A novelist who wins both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize.

• A celebrated musician who's also a successful painter and author.

Why did da Vinci write his notes in mirror script?

• He and his friends liked to challenge each other with word puzzles and word games.

• Leonardo wanted to protect his work.

• He didn't know how to read and write properly.

• Leonardo was a magician in his spare time.

Sfumato and chiaroscuro are terms that refer to:

• sculpture

• engineering

• human anatomy

• painting

From what source did Leonardo get many of the ideas for his engineering designs?

• His dreams.

• His observations of nature.

• His extensive library.

• the work of other painters.

The Italian Renaissance was characterized by:

• A transition from moarchy to democracy

• The birth of philosophy

• Great art and architecture

• Famous epic poetry

In what way are frescoes different than other types of painting?

• Their colors are move vibrant.

• They take four years to complete.

• They're painted directly onto walls.

• they deal with religious themes.

To work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo need a large scaffold. What is a scaffold?

• a type of tool used in sculpting

• a type of colored marker

• a type of canvas

• a type of high platform

What is depicted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• The stories of the bible from Genesis to Revelation.

• The story of Michalengelo

• The story of Leonardo da Vinci

• The story of Pope Urban II