Module 10 Important Renaissance Art Flashcards
(16 cards)
Where was The Last Supper painted?
The Last Supper was painted on a wall in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.
What is one reason for the poor condition of The Last Supper?
The painting is cracked due to the technique used and later damage from a door added by the monks.
What moment does The Last Supper capture?
The moment Christ reveals that one of the disciples will betray him.
What are the four Renaissance artistic characteristics exhibited in The Last Supper?
- Proportion
- Perspective
- Point of origin
- Symbolism
What years was the Mona Lisa painted?
Between 1503 and 1506.
What event increased the popularity of the Mona Lisa?
It was stolen from the Louvre in 1911.
What are some artistic characteristics of the Mona Lisa?
- Individualism
- Perspective
- Realism
- Proportion
What technique did Da Vinci use in the Mona Lisa to capture features?
The three-quarters turn.
What is the Creation of Adam?
A central painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.
Who hired Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Pope Julius II.
What notable sculpture did Michelangelo create in 1498?
The Pieta.
What does The Pieta depict?
Mary holding the body of Jesus after his crucifixion.
What is The David and who created it?
The David is a marble statue sculpted by Michelangelo.
What does The School of Athens depict?
Plato and Aristotle debating philosophy among other scholars.
Who painted The School of Athens?
Raphael.
What significant figure is believed to be included in The School of Athens?
Michelangelo.
