Renaissance Art: A Journey Through the Masters and Their Techniques

Question 1

What characteristic sets High Renaissance painting apart from Early Renaissance painting?

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Use of sfumato for smooth transitions

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Emphasis on religious themes

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Symmetrical compositions

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Use of tempera paint

Question 2

Which technique creates the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality and became common in Renaissance painting?

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Sfumato

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Impasto

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of High Renaissance art?

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Use of bright and vibrant colors

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Balanced and harmonious compositions

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Realistically portrayed human figures

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Emotional intensity expressed in figures

Question 4

Which artist painted the ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel?

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Raphael

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Donatello

Question 5

What is the name of the painting technique used by Leonardo da Vinci to create a soft, hazy effect?

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Sfumato

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Fresco

Question 6

Which city is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance?

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Florence

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Venice

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Rome

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Paris

Question 7

What is the name of Donatello's famous sculpture that depicts a young man holding a sword and head?

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David

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Pieta

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Moses

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Laocoön and His Sons

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT typical of Renaissance art?

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Experimentation with abstract forms

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Realistic portrayal of the world

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Idealization of subjects

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Use of mathematical principles for depth

Question 9

Who painted the famous artwork called the Mona Lisa, which shows a woman with an mysterious smile?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Sandro Botticelli

Question 10

Who painted the famous mural 'The Last Supper'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Donatello

Question 11

Which Italian city was a major center of Renaissance art?

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Florence

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Rome

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Venice

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Naples

Question 12

What was the name of the technique used by Renaissance artists to create a sense of three-dimensionality in their paintings?

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Linear perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Sfumato

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Grisaille

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT a major theme in Renaissance art?

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Science

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Religion

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Mythology

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Nature

Question 14

Who was known as the 'Master of the High Renaissance'?

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Raphael

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Titian

Question 15

Which artist is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the Renaissance movement in Italy?

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Giotto

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 16

What innovative technique, developed during the Renaissance, allowed artists to create the illusion of depth in their paintings?

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Linear perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Sfumato

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Foreshortening

Question 17

Which of the following characteristics best describes the artistic style of the High Renaissance period?

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Emphasis on realism and naturalism

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Use of vibrant colors and dynamic compositions

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Depiction of religious subjects in a symbolic manner

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Abstraction and non-representational forms

Question 18

Which Renaissance artist was renowned for his mastery of perspective and use of geometric forms?

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Masaccio

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Donatello

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Sandro Botticelli

Question 19

Who was a wealthy and influential patron who supported artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo?

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Lorenzo de' Medici

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King Francis I

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Pope Julius II

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art?

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Abstract and non-representational forms

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Emphasis on realism and naturalism

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Use of perspective and chiaroscuro

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Depiction of human emotions and experiences

Question 21

What is the name of the technique used by Renaissance artists to create the illusion of depth in their paintings?

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Perspective

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Sfumato

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Trompe l'oeil

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Chiaroscuro

Question 22

Which Renaissance artist is recognized for his innovative use of sfumato, a technique that smoothly blends colors and transitions?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Raphael

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Michelangelo

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Donatello

Question 23

What is the name of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture that portrays a biblical figure known for his strength and defiance?

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David

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Moses

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Pieta

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Risen Christ

Question 24

Renaissance artists originated from which country?

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Italy

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France

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Spain

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England

Question 25

What artistic style emerged in Florence during the Early Renaissance?

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Proto-Renaissance

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Mannerism

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Neoclassicism

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Baroque

Question 26

What is the name of the famous sculpture by Michelangelo that depicts the biblical figure David?

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David

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Moses

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Pieta

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Bacchus

Question 27

Which characteristic feature was prominent in Renaissance architecture?

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Domes

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Pointed arches

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Flying buttresses

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Castles

Question 28

Who is known for their vibrant colors and lively compositions in Renaissance art?

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Titian

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Giotto

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Botticelli

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Rembrandt

Question 29

What was a primary focus of Renaissance art?

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Naturalism and humanism

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Religious devotion

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Political power

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Mysticism

Question 30

Which period of Renaissance art is characterized by a return to classical forms and styles?

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High Renaissance

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Early Renaissance

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Northern Renaissance

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Mannerism

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a feature of Renaissance art?

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Simple and flat compositions

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Lifelike depictions of subjects

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Emphasis on historical and mythological themes

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Strong use of symbols

Question 32

Who is widely considered the 'Father of Renaissance Painting'?

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Giotto di Bondone

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 33

What was the main artistic influence on Renaissance art?

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Classical Greek and Roman art

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Medieval Gothic art

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Byzantine art

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Chinese and Japanese art

Question 34

Which famous Renaissance artist is known for his mysterious and captivating painting, 'Mona Lisa'?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Sandro Botticelli

Question 35

What is the central idea behind the concept of humanism in Renaissance art?

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Celebrating the human form and intellect

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Promoting religious devotion

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Reviving medieval traditions

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Depicting scenes of everyday life

Question 36

Who was the Medici family, and how did their patronage contribute to the flourishing of Renaissance art?

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The Medici family was a wealthy and influential family in Florence who supported artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

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The Medici family was a group of artists who lived in Rome.

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The Medici family ruled Milan during the Renaissance.

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The Medici family played no role in the development of Renaissance art.

Question 37

Which feature is commonly found in religious paintings from the Renaissance period?

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Scenes from the Bible

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Painted only on canvas

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Always large in size

Question 38

How did Renaissance artists' techniques and ideas continue to shape the way we create and appreciate art today?

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They introduced new techniques like oil paints and perspective, which are still used by artists today.

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Renaissance art only influenced the art created immediately after that time period.

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Renaissance artists had no impact on modern art because their styles are very different.

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Northern Renaissance art?

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Tempera paint was used.

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Oil paints were used.

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Landscapes were often depicted.

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Figures were depicted realistically.

Question 40

Renaissance artists used a special technique to make their paintings look three-dimensional. What was this technique called?

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Perspective

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Brush

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Oil paints

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Canvas

Question 41

Which period is NOT a major period of the Renaissance?

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Middle Ages

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Early Renaissance

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High Renaissance

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Late Renaissance

Question 42

Who is considered the 'Father of Renaissance Art'?

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Giotto

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 43

What is the name of Michelangelo's famous fresco that depicts the creation of humans?

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The Creation of Adam

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The Last Supper

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The Sistine Madonna

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Mona Lisa

Question 44

Which of these is a significant Renaissance architectural structure?

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The Duomo in Florence

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The Colosseum

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The Parthenon

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

Question 45

How did Renaissance art differ from medieval art in terms of style?

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Renaissance art was more realistic and less symbolic

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Renaissance art used a wider range of colors

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Renaissance art focused on religious subjects

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Renaissance art was less influenced by classical art

Question 46

Which major characteristic was unique to Renaissance art?

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Humanism: Focus on human subjects and realism

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Emphasis on religious themes

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Use of bright, primary colors only

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Flat, two-dimensional figures

Question 47

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Renaissance'?

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Giotto di Bondone: Known for his realistic and emotionally expressive paintings

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

Question 48

Which of these iconic sculptures best represents the High Renaissance style?

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David by Michelangelo

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The Sistine Madonna

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Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

Question 49

During the Early Renaissance, what was the primary subject matter in art?

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Religious themes: Paintings and sculptures depicted biblical stories and figures

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Naturalistic

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Humanistic

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Mythological

Question 50

Which renowned artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art?

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Michelangelo

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Raphael

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Giotto di Bondone

Question 51

What is the term for the revival of interest in classical learning and culture that occurred during the Renaissance?

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Humanism: A focus on human potential, reason, and the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts

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Neoclassicism

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Baroque

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Rococo

Question 52

Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the development of Renaissance art?

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The rise of Protestantism: The Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, which had been a major patron of Renaissance art

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The decline of the feudal system

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The invention of the printing press