Explorations in Art History: The Renaissance

Who was known as the first Renaissance man for his expertise in multiple fields?

• Brunelleschi

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

What concept did Brunelleschi discover that changed art forever?

• The use of oil paints

• The principles of linear perspective

• The technique of fresco painting

• The use of chiaroscuro

Which artist is known for the sculpture 'David', a masterpiece of Renaissance art?

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

Which of Leonardo da Vinci's works is considered the most famous portrait in the world?

• The Vitruvian Man

• St. John the Baptist

• The Last Supper

• The Mona Lisa

What unique method did Michelangelo use while painting the Sistine Chapel?

• Painting outdoors

• Using a mirror

• Standing on scaffolding

• Laying on his back

Who painted 'The School of Athens', symbolizing the ideals of humanism?

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

What was a major difference between Italian Renaissance art and Northern Renaissance art?

• Focus on religious themes

• Preference for oil paints and detail

• Emphasis on classical antiquity

• Use of linear perspective

Which artist is associated with the transition to Mannerism in the Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Tintoretto