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What nationality was Leonardo da Vinci?
Italian
Who betrayed Jesus after "The Last Supper"?
Judas
What is considered to be Leonardo da Vinci's magnum opus?
The Mona Lisa
What dynasty was the Alhambra built during?
Nasrid
What did they eat at "The Last Supper"?
Bread and wine
How many pieces are in the Marriage a-la-Mode?
6
What animal is represented as mans best friend in The Tête à Tête?
A Dog
What is the name of the person on the far left side of The Tête à Tête?
The Methodist
Who painted the Marriage a-la-Mode?
William Hogarth
When was The Tête à Tête painted?
1743
How many years did it take to finish the ceiling on the Sistine Chapel?
4
What was the medium of the Sistine Chapel?
Fresco
What was the story being told in the paintings on the Sistine Chapel?
The Old and New Testament
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What were Michelangelo's views on Christianity?
He made fun of it
How many sections does the Garden of Earthly Delights have?
3
When was the Garden of Earthly Delights painted?
1503-1515
Who painted the Garden of Earthly Delights?
Hieronymus Bosch
How were the doors on the Garden of Earthly Delights painted?
Grisaille
What do the three panels of the Garden of Earthly Delights represent? (from left to right)
Heaven, Earth, Hell
How many rooms does the Palace of Versialles have?
2300
What year was the palace of Versailles built?
1634
Who designed the palace of Versailles?
Louis Le Vau
What is the largest room in the Palace of Versailles?
The Gallery of Great Battles
What is the medium of the Palace of Versailles?
Red brick, White stone, Grey slates
What does the flying shoe in "The Swing" represent?
infidelity
What does the dog in "The Swing" represent?
loyalty
What type of painting style was used for "The Swing"?
glazing
Who was the artist for "The Swing"?
Jean-Honore Fragonard
What is the center point of fixation in "The Swing"?
the lady in the swing
What does it mean when there is syphilis on the character?
Infidelity
How many stained glass windows are in the Chartres Cathedral?
176
When a dog looks away in these paintings what does it mean?
Disloyalty
Most of the art pieces during the European renaissance used what type of paint?
Oil paint
Most are pieces during the European Renaissance had what type of influences?
Biblical references
What did the Allies suspect the Chartress cathedral of being?
Location of enemy artillery
what is the hidden meaning in the "creation of Adam" in the Sistine chapel?
the brain
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel
Michelangelo
What museum is the Sistine chapel apart of?
Vatican museum
How many main scenes are in the central Sistine Chapel ceiling?
9
Where is the painting of "creation of Adam" located?
Sistine Chapel
Who was Henri IV?
King of France
Who was Marie de Medici
Queen Consort of France
What medium was used for "Henri receives a portrait of Marie"?
oil paint
Who painted "Henri receives a portrait of Marie"?
Peter Paul Rubens
What is the art style of "Henri receives a portrait of Marie"?
Baroque
What was the original purpose of the Palace of Versailles?
Hunting lodge
What is the purpose of the Palace of Versailles now?
museum
Where is the Palace of Versailles located?
Versailles, France
How many mirrors are in the Hall of Mirrors
357
How many kings lived in the Palace of Versailles
3
What was the servant holding in The Tete a Tete painting?
Bills
What does a broken sword represent?
loss of masculinity
What did the Marriage a La Mode paintings make fun of?
ridicule
What was the medium of the Tete a Tete painting?
Oil on Canvas
How tall was the statue of David?
17 feet
What color was the celing of the Sistine Chapel before it was painted?
Blue
What year did Michelangelo began painting the Sistine Chapel?
1508
Did Michelangelo originally want to paint the Sistine Chapel?
No
Who hired Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?
Pope Julius II
What was the Sistine Chapel altar piece called?
The Last Judgement
When was the Calling of Saint Matthew completed?
1600
Who created the Calling of Saint Matthew?
Caravaggio
Where is the Calling of Saint Matthew located?
Cappella Contarelli
What is the Calling of Saint Matthew made of?
Oil
Who is on the right side of The Calling of Saint Matthew?
Jesus
What is the canvas of the School of Athens?
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Where is the School of Athens located?
Vatican City
Who made the School of Athens?
Raphael
When was the School of Athens started?
1509
What perspective is the School of Athens?
One point perspective
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