Test 2 S2 Flashcards
How does Baroque art differ from High Renaissance works?
Mannerism is a little more distorted where body parts are exaggerated and artificial, where high renaissance is based more on perspective and naturalization.
What was the Monalisa, who made it and when?
A portrait of a girl, made around ___, created by Da Vinci, and used his methods of chiraoscurro and sfumato.
What was the last supper? Who made it? When did he make it? What symbols are present?
The last supper was a fresco of Jesus at the last supper with his apostles, made by Da Vinci in 1495. The number three is a recurring symbol.
What was “the Marriage of the Virgin”? Who made it, and when?
A fresco which used linear perspective and depicted the virgin Mary pregnant receiving something from an important person in a crowd of people. Created by Raphael in 1504
What was “the School of Athens”, who made it, and when?
A recreation of a Greek painting , created by Raphael in 1510. He took the liberty of making the philosophers represent someone from his era.
What is a cartoon, and who started it?
A cartoon is a pre-sketch for a work of art, popularized by Raphael.
What was the “Pieta”, who made it, and when?
La pieta was a sculpture of Jesus’ being taken down from the cross, with Mary holding him in her arms. Created by Michelangelo in 1499. The muscles and veins were visible, the statue was very detailed.
What was David (high renaissance), who made it, and when?
David, was a sculpture of David from the bible story David v Goliath. Created in 1501, by Michelangelo.
How does the high renaissance David differ from Donatello’s David?
Donatello’s David is more feminine, while the high renaissance David is more muscular and manly.
Who made the Sistine Chapel paintings? When did he male the painting? Did he want to paint it?
Michelangelo created the paintings in the Sistine chapel, made in 1510. He was unwilling to create these paintings, but was forced by Pope Julius II
Who was Pope Julius II? Why was he important?
Pope Julius II was a conqueror pope who had several works of art commissioned, including forcing Michelangelo to create the Sistine Chapel paintings.
What was the Trumploy technique?
A technique meant to trick the eye into believing something.
What is the Ignudi technique?
Nude figures surrounding the panel
Name the primary artists of the high renaissance.
Leonardo
Michelangelo
Raphael
