E Flashcards
Who was known as the greatest sculptor of the early Renaissance?
Donatello.
What painting by Leonardo da Vinci is considered the most famous in the world?
Mona Lisa.
Who created the sculpture David, a symbol of the Renaissance?
Michelangelo.
What style is characterized by exaggerated motion and clear detail to produce drama, tension, and grandeur?
Baroque.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City?
Michelangelo.
What term refers to the cultural movement that emphasized humanism and rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art?
Renaissance.
Who is known for his artwork The Night Watch?
Rembrandt.
What is a famous painting by Raphael that portrays the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist?
La Belle Jardinière.
Who is known as the ‘Father of the Piano’?
Bartolomeo Cristofori.
What is a large composition for choir, orchestra, and soloists, often with a religious theme, that became prominent during the Baroque period?
Oratorio.
Who created The School of Athens, a fresco that symbolizes the Renaissance’s humanistic spirit?
Raphael.
What painting technique using oil-based pigments was popularized during the Renaissance?
Oil Painting.
What cultural movement prioritized reason, science, and new thinking, coinciding with the Classical period in music?
Enlightenment.
What piece by Johann Sebastian Bach is a well-known example of Baroque music?
Brandenburg Concertos.
Who was known for composing symphonies, including Symphony No. 5, and being a key figure in the transition to Romantic music?
Ludwig van Beethoven.
