Renaissance Artists

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Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci

Which famous sculpture did Michelangelo create between 1501 and 1504?

David

What technique did Raphael use in the fresco 'The School of Athens'?

Perspective

Who is considered the father of Northern Renaissance art?

Jan van Eyck

Which artist painted the Sistine Chapel Ceiling?

Michelangelo

What is the artistic term for the hazy effect seen in Leonardo da Vinci’s works?

Sfumato

Which painting method did Titian popularize during the High Renaissance?

Oil on canvas

Who created the 'Birth of Venus' and where is it currently housed?

Sandro Botticelli; Uffizi Gallery in Florence

Which piece by Donatello is considered revolutionary for its depiction of emotion and humanity?

Saint Mark

How did the Renaissance perspective differ from medieval art?

Renaissance art featured linear perspective and realism.

Who was known for his Madonnas and Vatican commissions?

Raphael

What is the central focus of Leonardo da Vinci’s 'The Last Supper'?

Jesus and the reaction of his apostles

What medium did Albrecht Dürer revolutionize during the Renaissance?

Printmaking

What inspired much of Renaissance art?

Classical antiquity

Which Venetian painter was known for his dynamic compositions and rich color palette?

Tintoretto

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