Renaissance Art History Quiz

Who is known as the 'father of humanism' for reconciling Christianity and classical Roman Greek thought?

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Brunelleschi

• Petrarch

Which artist discovered the principles of linear perspective in art?

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Brunelleschi

Who sculpted the first freestanding Bronze sculpture cast during the Renaissance, depicting David from the Bible?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

Which artist painted the famous mural 'The Last Supper' in Milan?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

What is the name of the famous sculpture carved by Michelangelo, depicting the body of Jesus on his mother Mary's lap?

• Pieta

• David

• The School of Athens

• Mona Lisa

Who pioneered the techniques of painting with oil-based paints on wooden panels during the Northern Renaissance?

• Parmigianino

• John Van Eyck

• Albrecht Durer

• Tintoretto

Which artist became one of the most influential artists of printmaking during the Northern Renaissance?

• Albrecht Durer

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Raphael

Who was known for intentionally distorting and stylizing the human body and spatial relationships in their artwork during the Mannerist period?

• John Van Eyck

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Parmigianino

• Tintoretto

Which artist painted the famous masterpiece 'The School of Athens' portraying Greek philosophers and scientists?

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

Who is known for creating unbalanced compositions and intentionally increasing the drama in their artwork during the Mannerist period?

• John Van Eyck

• Parmigianino

• Albrecht Durer

• Tintoretto