The Masters III: Michelangelo Answers

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3

How does Michelangelo emphasize that God made Adam in his own image in The Creation of Adam?

A
Adam’s hand is touching God’s.
B
They are looking at one another.
C
Adam’s form and pose mimic God’s.
D
They are seated on the same cloud.
4

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
D
all of the above
5

What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
6

What does David’s expression suggest?

A
that he is deep in thought
B
that he is confident
C
that he is a focused warrior
D
that he is about to encounter danger
7

What is Pieta?

A
a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body
B
a sculpture of David
C
a painting of the Creation of Man
D
a self-portrait of Michelangelo
8

What is the title of the work below?

Question illustration
A
The Old Sacristy
B
The New Sacristy
C
Tomb of Popes
D
Pieta
9

How did Michelangelo paint the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel?

A
He separated them by character.
B
He painted them as a narrative story.
C
The frescoes are individual and not related to any others.
D
none of the above
10

What is the name of the painting below?

Question illustration
A
The Creation
B
The Creation of Adam
C
The Beginning
D
David
11

What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above
13

What were Michelangelo’s feelings about painting in the Sistine Chapel?

A
He was overjoyed.
B
He was honored.
C
He was argumentative with the pope.
D
He was less than happy.
14

What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

A
All the bodies have long torsos.
B
All the faces look similar.
C
He uses strong muscular forms.
D
all of the above
15

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

A
served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state
B
warned the people that they should obey the church
C
symbolized the city of Florence
D
all of the above
16

What is Pieta?

A
a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body
B
a sculpture of David
C
a painting of the Creation of Man
D
a self-portrait of Michelangelo
17

Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican basilica of Saint Peter?

A
Zeus
B
The Creation of Adam
C
Pieta
D
David
18

It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ________ of the Sistine Chapel.

A
walls
B
floor
C
ceiling
D
columns
19

What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

A
religion
B
the story of David and Goliath
C
God’s relationship to man
D
all of the above
20

The Sistine Chapel paintings resulted in a new powerful style in ______ Renaissance.

A
Low
B
High
C
Golden
D
Florence

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