Michelangelo's Unfinished Sculptures and the Tomb of Pope Julius II

What are the unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo in the Academy in Florence commonly referred to as?

• The Giants

• The Slaves or Captives

• The Warriors

• The Guardians

What was the original plan for Pope Julius II's tomb?

• A grand sculptural monument with over 40 figures

• A single statue

• A painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling

• A small chapel

Why did Michelangelo initially leave the project for Pope Julius II's tomb?

• He had a falling out with the Pope

• He wanted to work on the Sistine Chapel

• He was called to another project in Florence

• He was not interested in sculpture

What major project occupied Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512?

• The creation of the statue of David

• The painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling

• The construction of St. Peter's Basilica

• The design of the Vatican Gardens

What is significant about the four figures in the Academy in Florence?

• They are completely finished

• They are unfinished and show the process of carving

• They are made of bronze

• They are painted in vibrant colors

What is one interpretation of the unfinished figures by Michelangelo?

• They symbolize the completion of the tomb

• They are a tribute to Michelangelo's family

• They depict historical events

• They represent the triumph of the soul over the body

How did Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures influence later artists?

• They led to the abandonment of marble as a medium

• They popularized the idea of form emerging from natural stone

• They encouraged the depiction of historical events

• They inspired the use of color in sculpture

Which ancient Greek sculpture had a profound impact on Michelangelo?

• The Venus de Milo

• The Discobolus

• The Laocoon

• The Parthenon Frieze

What artistic tradition is Michelangelo's work associated with?

• Baroque architecture

• Greek tradition of the heroic male nude

• Gothic sculpture

• Renaissance painting

What does the term 'sfumato' refer to in art?

• A method of fresco painting

• A style of sculpture

• A painting technique creating a smoky effect

• A type of marble