Renaissance Art (Leaving Cert) Flashcards

1

What was Piero della Francesca's biggest interest?

Mathematics
Anatomy
Animals
Biology

2

What does the technique chiaroscuro do?

creates a strong contrast of light and shade through subtle gradiations
Brush blending technique that gives a smoky/blurry effect
uses thick layers of paint
uses tiny brush strokes to give texture to the painting

3

What technique is used in this painting?

One point linear perspective
Two point linear perspective
Sfumato
Small brushwork

4

Name the male character on the far left of the painting?

Cupid
Cuckoo
Zephyrus
Mercury

5

Name the artist

Michelangelo
Masaccio
Leonardo Da Vinci
Paulo Uccelo

6

Name the painting

Annunciation of Christ
Baptism of Christ
Blessing of Christ
Blessing of Christ in the river

7

Name this painting

Primavera
The Holy Trinity
The Feast of Herod
The Tribute Money

8

Name the artist

Michelangelo
Piero della Francesca
Paulo Uccello
Masaccio

9

What is the title of this painting?

The Battle of Ucluelet
The Battle of Christ
The battle of Uccello
The battle of San Romano

10

Name the artist

Titian
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo

11

Which artist made the 'Gates of Paradise' in the early Renaissance?

Donatello
Ghiberti
Raphael
Masaccio

12

During what centuries was the Renaissance period?

15th-16th
16th-17th
17th-18th
13th -14th

13

Name the painting

The virgin of the rocks
The Madonna of the goldfinch
Madonna of the cave
Madonna della Seggiola

14

What is the title of this relief sculpture?

The Sacarafice of Isaac
Jacob and Esau
The Feast of Herod
The last Supper

15

which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

Naples
Venice
Rome
Florence

Renaissance Art (Leaving Cert)

Questions 15

Renaissance Art (Leaving Cert)

Questions 15