Renaissance Architecture Quiz

From what ancient civilizations did the architects of the Renaissance get their inspiration?

• Egyptians and Persians

• Persians and Greeks

• Greeks and Romans

• Romans and Assyrians

• Assyrians and Egyptians

What famous artist worked as an architect on the Basilica of St. Peter?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

• Jan van Eyck

• Giotto

• Michelangelo

Who was considered to be the first true Renaissance architect?

• Brunelleschi

• Michelangelo

• Alberti

• Sangallo

• Raphael

What was typical of ceilings in Renaissance architecture?

• They were left open

• They were flat

• They were arched

• All of the above

• None of the above

What geometric shape was used as the outline for many Renaissance buildings?

• Oval

• Circle

How many years did it take to finish the Basilica of St. Peter?

• 10

• 20

• 50

• 120

• 500

What building is famous for the frescos that Michelangelo painted on its ceilings?

• The Florence Cathedral

• El Escorial

• The Pazzi Chapel

• The Basilica of St. Peter

• The Sistine Chapel

Who was El Escorial built for?

• The Pope

• The King of Spain

• The Medici family

• Michelangelo

• The King of France

True or False: Arches, domes, Roman columns, and flat ceilings are all typical aspects of Renaissance architecture.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What did Brunelleschi spend most of his life designing and building?