Introduction to the Masters

Question 1

Whose self portrait is seen below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 2

Which artist created Pieta, the sculpture seen below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 3

How is tempera paint made?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by binding pigments with egg yolk

Question 4

What was the Counter-Reformation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristics of the High Renaissance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gravity and balance of individual parts to the whole

Question 6

Who led the Protestant Reformation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 7

Which of the following projects was commissioned by popes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sistine Chapel

Question 8

What was the benefit of using oil versus tempera paint?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Oil paint is more flexible and allows artists to make changes easier.

Question 9

Who commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the papacy

Question 10

Whose self portrait is seen below?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Introduction to the Masters Answers