World Class 2 Unit 11

What is the main focus of Maurizio Seracini’s project in the Palazzo Vecchio?

• Restoring Vasari’s mural

• Finding a hidden Leonardo da Vinci painting

• Studying the history of Florence

• Creating a new mural

Who painted the original mural in the Hall of 500 before Giorgio Vasari?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Botticelli

What does the inscription *Cerca trova* mean?

• “Look and you will find”

• “Art is eternal”

• “Hidden treasure”

• “The end justifies the means”

What evidence suggests there might be a hidden painting behind Vasari’s mural?

• A radar scan detected a hollow space

• A written note from Vasari

• A signature by Leonardo da Vinci

• A chemical analysis of the paint

Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered a creative genius?

• He was a famous politician

• He made significant contributions to art, science, and invention

• He wrote many books

• He was a successful businessman

What is the name of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous masterpiece?

• *The Last Supper*

• *The Vitruvian Man*

• *The Mona Lisa*

• *The Battle of Anghiari*

What challenges does Seracini face in his search for the hidden mural?

• Lack of funding

• Risk of damaging Vasari’s mural

• No evidence of a hidden painting

• Opposition from the Italian government

What did Seracini’s team discover during their limited investigation in 2011?

• A hidden room behind the mural

• Evidence of a painting and paint similar to the *Mona Lisa*

• A map of Florence

• A new mural by Vasari

According to art historian Martin Kemp, what would the discovery of the hidden mural mean?

• It would be one of the most famous discoveries of the century

• It would prove Vasari was a better artist than Leonardo

• It would end all debates about Leonardo’s work

• It would have no significant impact

Why is Vasari’s mural considered a masterpiece in its own right?

• It is the largest mural in the world

• It is a beautiful and historically significant work of art

• It contains hidden messages

• It was painted by Leonardo da Vinci