Michelangelo Art Quiz

What is a fresco?

• A type of sculpture

• A painting done on wet plaster

• A type of mosaic

• A form of pottery

Which famous ceiling did Michelangelo paint using fresco techniques?

• The Louvre

• The Sistine Chapel

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

What is the main theme of the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo?

• The life of Julius Caesar

• The life of Christ

• The Book of Genesis

• The Greek Gods

How long did it take Michelangelo to complete the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

What is one of the most famous scenes depicted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• The Last Supper

• The Creation of Adam

• The Birth of Venus

• The School of Athens

What is a key characteristic of fresco painting?

• It is done on dry plaster

• It uses oil paints

• It is done on wet plaster

• It is carved into stone

Which Pope commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Pope Leo X

• Pope Julius II

• Pope Clement VII

• Pope Urban II

What influence did Michelangelo have on the art world?

• He was the first to use oil paints

• He introduced the use of perspective

• He set new standards for depicting the human body

• He invented the fresco technique

What is the significance of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican?

• It is the residence of the Pope

• It is where new Popes are elected

• It is a museum of modern art

• It is a library

Which of the following is NOT a work by Michelangelo?

• David

• The Last Judgment

• The Birth of Venus

• Pietà