Renaissance Art and Culture Quiz

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• England

• Northern Italy

• Spain

What technique did Renaissance artists use to show three dimensions on a flat surface?

• Chiaroscuro

• Fresco

• Perspective

• Pointillism

Who was a notable patron of the arts during the Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Isabella d’Este

• Raphael

What was a key feature of Renaissance art?

• Realism

• Digital techniques

• Cubism

What type of paint allowed Renaissance artists to create more realistic forms and details?

• Watercolor

• Acrylic

• Oil-based paint

• Tempera

Who was known for their realistic depictions of the human body?

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Artemisia Gentileschi

Which artist was known for their detailed studies of anatomy, nature, and mechanics?

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Botticelli

• Titian

Who was the first woman artist to gain international fame?

• Artemisia Gentileschi

• Vittoria Colonna

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Isabella d’Este

What architectural elements were prominent in Renaissance architecture?

• Gothic arches

• Flying buttresses

• Roman columns and domes

• Baroque curves

What was the main theme of Italian Renaissance writing?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Humanism

• Surrealism