On the previous page, you reviewed key works of art created during the Renaissance. Most of the art created during this era tended to share some themes, mediums, and techniques. To test your general knowledge of Renaissance art, try answering the questions below. If you miss very many questions, review this lesson carefully before taking the lesson quiz.
Renaissance artists focused on human thought and emotion, a reflection of what type of philosophy?
- secularism
- deism
- humanism
The works of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci are all good examples of humanism in art.
The works of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci are all good examples of humanism in art.
The works of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci are all good examples of humanism in art.
The Medici family supported many artists. What was this system of support called?
- patriarchy
- patronage
- parochialism
Today many patrons of the arts join museums and other organizations to show their support for artists.
Today many patrons of the arts join museums and other organizations to show their support for artists.
Today many patrons of the arts join museums and other organizations to show their support for artists.
Many artists of the Renaissance drew their inspiration from what earlier culture?
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Egypt
- the Byzantine empire
The works of many Greek philosophers, including those of Aristotle, were discovered by Europeans in the libraries founded by the Muslim rulers of Spain.
The works of many Greek philosophers, including those of Aristotle, were discovered by Europeans in the libraries founded by the Muslim rulers of Spain.
The works of many Greek philosophers, including those of Aristotle, were discovered by Europeans in the libraries founded by the Muslim rulers of Spain.
Works of art that did not reflect religious subjects were known as what?
- reformed
- aesthetic
- secular
Raphael's School of Athens, showing the philosophers of Ancient Greece, is one of the most famous secular paintings of the Renaissance.
Raphael's School of Athens, showing the philosophers of Ancient Greece, is one of the most famous secular paintings of the Renaissance.
Raphael's School of Athens, showing the philosophers of Ancient Greece, is one of the most famous secular paintings of the Renaissance.
The technique that enabled artists to add depth to their works was known as what?
- invective
- fresco
- perspective
Perspective was used by many artists throughout Europe, including Albrecht Durer of Germany.
Perspective was used by many artists throughout Europe, including Albrecht Durer of Germany.
Perspective was used by many artists throughout Europe, including Albrecht Durer of Germany.
What is the name for a mural painted upon wet plaster, a method used by Michelangelo to produce the Sistine Chapel?
- etching
- fresco
- triptych
Michelangelo had to work very quickly to complete his frescoes before the plaster dried.
Michelangelo had to work very quickly to complete his frescoes before the plaster dried.
Michelangelo had to work very quickly to complete his frescoes before the plaster dried.
Renaissance artists used their various techniques to evoke what kind of response in the viewer?
- emotional
- skeptical
- indifferent
Even today, works like Michelangelo's Pieta and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa are known to evoke a strong emotional reaction in the viewer.
Even today, works like Michelangelo's Pieta and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa are known to evoke a strong emotional reaction in the viewer.
Even today, works like Michelangelo's Pieta and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa are known to evoke a strong emotional reaction in the viewer.
Which artist began to experiment with the illusion of depth in two-dimensional painting during the 14th century?
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Brunelleschi
- Giotto
Giotto's Adoration of Mary is an early example of the use of depth in painting.
Giotto's Adoration of Mary is an early example of the use of depth in painting.
Giotto's Adoration of Mary is an early example of the use of depth in painting.
Which artist believed that the figures he carved were placed within the marble by God and he was only "freeing" them?
- Donatello
- Michelangelo
- Raphael
Michelangelo worked in marble, much like the sculptors of Ancient Greece.
Michelangelo worked in marble, much like the sculptors of Ancient Greece.
Michelangelo worked in marble, much like the sculptors of Ancient Greece.
The use of symbols in art is known as what?
- humanism
- secularism
- iconography
Today famous actors or entertainers are sometimes called "icons" because their images are known to so many people.
Today famous actors or entertainers are sometimes called "icons" because their images are known to so many people.
Today famous actors or entertainers are sometimes called "icons" because their images are known to so many people.
Why was Lorenzetti's work The Allegory of Good and Bad Government remarkable for its time?
- It contained caricatures of famous figures.
- It contained no religious icons.
- It contained no secular images.
The government depicted in Lorenzetti's work was a government run by men, not God or the Church.
The government depicted in Lorenzetti's work was a government run by men, not God or the Church.
The government depicted in Lorenzetti's work was a government run by men, not God or the Church.
Which city is most closely associated with Renaissance art?
- Florence
- Athens
- Paris
Today thousands of tourists visit Florence each year to see masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.
Today thousands of tourists visit Florence each year to see masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.
Today thousands of tourists visit Florence each year to see masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.
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