AJHD SQ Art 030126

According to the text there are three reasons why Art evolves... what are they?

• New Technologies

• Changes in the political/cultural environment

• Different materials

• Fresh, creative ideas

• A deeper understanding of history and historical art movements

As artists were in high demand as Christianity grew, what did the artists begin to do?

• Go back to older and more traditional art forms

• Set up workshops and hired assistants

• Working outside

• Charging more money for their creations

• Start a political movement

What was unique about Michelangelo's sculptures?

• They were only Biblical and religious subjects

• They were all made of a single piece of marble

• They were of a bigger scale than any other artist

• They were often made using a combination of materials

• All of these are true

When created?

• 210 BC

• 200 BC

• 812 BC

• 615 BC

• 452 BC

What is this piece made of?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Clay

• Terracotta

• Marble

What is this special about the 7000 figures?

• They are life size

• Each one is unique

• They are miniature, exact replicas

• They are all identical

• They all have their eyes closed

What was Michelangelo like as he was painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Grumpy, secretive and in pain

• Joyful and excited

• Worried that he would not meet the deadline that the Cardinals had set

• Anxious that the Pope and Cardinals would understand and approve of his work

• Silent and reserved, talking to no one

What is unique about the Biblical figures painted by Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• They are depicted in black and white
• They are shown with wings and halos demonstrating that they are in heaven

• They are depicted in dynamic and lifelike poses with athletic, muscular bodies

• They are all facing backwards

• They appear to be two dimensional characters

Name Michelangelo's 3 most famous sculptures

• David

• Pieta

• Moses

• The Last Supper

• The Crucifixion

Where did Bruegel get ideas for his paintings which also allowed him to pay attention to facial expressions of common folk?

• He would sneak into weddings or celebrations

• He would watch people in Church on Sunday

• He would walk through the marketplace observing the buyers and sellers

• He would visit the schools and universities

• He would visit the cafes and bars at night