Quiz on the High Renaissance

What was the High Renaissance known for?

• Scientific discoveries

• Exceptional artistic production

• Political reforms

• Industrial advancements

How long did the High Renaissance last?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

What is one of the key characteristics of High Renaissance art?

• Emphasis on abstract art

• Emphasis on classical art and humanism

• Emphasis on modern art

• Emphasis on digital art

What is NOT a characteristic of High Renaissance art?

• Focus on beauty

• Focus on chaos

• Focus on compositional perfection

• Focus on symmetry

Leonardo da Vinci is famous for his work in which of the following areas?

• Culinary arts

• Architecture

• Art, science, and engineering

• Fashion design

Which painting is NOT by Raphael?

• The Sistine Madonna

• The School of Athens

• Mona Lisa

• The Transfiguration

What style is Raphael's artwork known for?

• Chaotic and vibrant

• Harmonious and serene

• Minimalist and modern

• Abstract and surreal

What was one of Donato Bramante's contributions to architecture?

• Designing the Tempietto

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Constructing the Taj Mahal

• Designing the Sydney Opera House

The following are famed High Renaissance artworks:

• the portrait painting of Mona Lisa, the statue of David, William Shakespeare's plays, Raphael's fresco The School of Athens

• The McDonald's arches, The White House, Andy Warhol's Soup Cans

• cave paintings, tiki masks, arrowheads

What was the primary subject of Renaissance art?

• Abstract forms

• Black and White

• Humanism and the human form

• Natural landscapes