WorksheetsRenaissance Architecture Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a grotto?
A garden in front of a church
a recess typically made of irregular stones and covered with artificial plants
A stone pathway leading to the back of a church
None of the above
What is Bramante credited with?
He introduced the High Renaissance style of architecture
He designed the first grotto
He designed the Vitruvian Man
All of these
What is the Tempietto, seen below?
a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of St. James Cathedral
a small tomb built by Bramante, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio
a tower built by Bramante in the front of St. James Cathedral
a tower built by Michelangelo in the front of St. James Cathedral
What is pictured below?
Great Grotto, Boboli Gardens
St Peter's Basilica
Tempietto
Bramante Grotto
What purpose did a grotto serve?
a place where one could commune with nymphs and muses, and escape the summer heat
a place for women to socialize without the company of men
a place containing shrines to local deities
All of the above
Which of these artists designed the Great Grotto in Boboli Gardens?
Bramante
Buontalenti
Brandt
Bronte
There are four statues by Michelangelo in the Great Grotto. What were they originally designed for?
A tomb of Pope Julian
A tomb of Pope Julius
A tomb of Pope John
None of the above
How did Bramante bring about the High Renaissance style of architecture despite his slow beginnings?
He was the first architect to use new innovative techniques.
He won over patrons with his bold style.
He understood classical architecture and gave it a fresh look.
What classic principles did Bramante combine in his work Tempietto?
the classic principles of Michelangelo and architect Alberti
the classic principles of Vitruvius and architect Alberti
the classic principles of Vitruvius and architect Brunelleschi
none of the above
What is one major contributing feature to the Tempietto?
The stepped Doric columns and the frieze
The entrance way
The arched windows inside
What astonishing decision regarding St. Peter’s Basilica did Pope Julius II make in 1506?
He decided to renovate the basilica to look like a pilgrimage church.
He decided to demolish the original Constantinian basilica.
He hired Michelangelo to paint the interior.
He decided to rename it the Sistine Chapel.
Which of these architects developed the St. Peter’s basilica that exists today, and what were his changes from the original design?
Bramante rebuilt it with a central-plan design.
Michelangelo developed it with unified space and a spherical dome.
Carlo Maderno extended the nave to 636 feet, and added a new facade.
Who commissioned Bramante to build the structure below?
Pope Julius II
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
The Catholic Diocese
Michelangelo
Which of the following features could be found in more exotic grottos?
Guard
Fountain/Pool
Garden
Orchard
Who is pictured below?
Bramante
Maderno
Buontalenti
Alberti
