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1. What is the name and approximate date of the famous ancient marble sculpture of a standing male nude that is often considered the embodiment of the idea of aesthetic perfection in Western classical art?

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The correct answer is Apollo Belvedere, ca. 150 CE. This sculpture is known for its idealized proportions and balanced composition, reflecting the artistic ideals of the time. While the Venus de Milo is another famous ancient sculpture, it depicts a female figure and dates to around 100 BCE. Laocoön and His Sons is a sculpture depicting a scene from Greek mythology and is dated to the 1st Century CE. Discobolus is a sculpture of a discus thrower from ancient Greece and dates back to around 450 BCE.

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Explore the masterpieces of Michelangelo, focusing on identifying his iconic works. This activity enhances visual literacy and appreciation for Renaissance art, providing a deep dive into the historical... see moreand cultural significance of his contributions. see less

2. What is the title and artist of the painting that was originally created as a cartoon in 1504?

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The correct answer refers to Leonardo da Vinci's Battle of Anghiari, which was later completed by Peter Paul Rubens around 1600 based on da Vinci's original cartoon from 1504. The incorrect answers provided do not match the specific details mentioned in the question and are unrelated paintings by other renowned artists.

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3. What is the name of Michelangelo's cartoon for the Battle of Cascina?

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Michelangelo's cartoon for the Battle of Cascina is a renowned artwork that is of historical significance. It is important to know about the artist and the context in which this cartoon was created.

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4. Who created the sculpture of St. Matthew around 1503-5?

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Michelangelo created the sculpture of St. Matthew around 1503-5. While Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and Raphael were also prominent artists during the Renaissance period, they are not the correct creators of this particular sculpture.

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5. Who is the artist behind the Bruges Madonna, created around 1503-5?

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The correct artist behind the Bruges Madonna is Michelangelo, not Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, or Donatello.

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6. Who is the artist behind Holy Family (the Doni Tondo) created around 1503-5?

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The correct answer is Michelangelo. Although all the artists listed were prominent figures during the Renaissance period, it was Michelangelo who created the Holy Family (the Doni Tondo) around 1503-5. This piece is a circular painting depicting the Holy Family (the infant Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph) that has been widely recognized for its artistry and composition.

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7. Where can Michelangelo's Tomb of Pope Julius II be found?

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The correct answer is Rome because Michelangelo's Tomb of Pope Julius II is located in the San Pietro in Vincoli church in Rome, where it was finally assembled in 1545.

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8. Who sculpted the famous statue of Moses for the tomb of Pope Julius II in 1513-5?

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The correct answer is Michelangelo, who created the iconic marble statue of Moses as part of the tomb of Pope Julius II, completed between 1513 and 1515. While Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and Raphael were all renowned Italian artists of the Renaissance period, they did not sculpt the statue of Moses for Pope Julius II's tomb.

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9. Who is the artist of the sculpture 'St. John the Evangelist', ca. 1410?

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Donatello was the artist of the sculpture 'St. John the Evangelist', ca. 1410. Though Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael are renowned Italian artists, they were not the creators of this particular sculpture.

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10. Who sculpted the Rebellious Slave for the tomb of Julius II in 1512-1513?

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Michelangelo was the Italian sculptor responsible for creating the Rebellious Slave sculpture as part of the tomb of Julius II. The piece is known for its detailed anatomical accuracy and dynamic pose, reflecting Michelangelo's mastery of the human form.

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11. Who created the sculpture known as Dying Slave located in the tomb of Julius II?

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Michelangelo created the sculpture Dying Slave as part of the tomb of Julius II between 1512-1513.

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12. Where can you find the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo between 1508-1512?

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The correct answer is The Sistine Chapel, Vatican Palace, Rome, where Michelangelo painted the renowned ceiling frescoes between 1508-1512.

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13. Who created the sculpture Madonna of the Stairs around 1490 in Rome?

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The correct answer is Rome: Michelangelo, Madonna of the Stairs, c. 1490. While Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and Raphael were all renowned artists of the Renaissance period, the sculpture Madonna of the Stairs was specifically created by Michelangelo in Rome around 1490.

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14. Which famous artist created the masterpiece 'Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs' around the year 1492 in Rome?

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The correct answer identifies Michelangelo as the artist and Rome as the location for the masterpiece 'Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs' created around 1492. The incorrect answers provide information about other famous artists and their renowned works, but they are not the creators of the specified masterpiece or associated with the mentioned city and time period.

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15. Which artist created the sculpture Bacchus in Rome in 1496?

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The correct answer is Rome: Michelangelo, Bacchus, 1496. Michelangelo created the sculpture Bacchus while he was in Rome in 1496. The other options refer to different artists and artworks in various cities during different time periods.

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16. Who painted the Renaissance painting 'Lamentation' around 1490?

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Botticelli is the correct answer as he created the painting titled 'Lamentation' around 1490. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are also renowned Renaissance artists, but did not create this specific artwork.

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17. Who created the famous sculpture David in Florence?

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Michelangelo created the iconic sculpture David in Florence between the years 1501-4. While other famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Donatello were contemporaries of Michelangelo, they did not create the sculpture David.

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What is the name and approximate date of the famous ancient marble...
What is the title and artist of the painting that was originally...
What is the name of Michelangelo's cartoon for the Battle of Cascina?
Who created the sculpture of St. Matthew around 1503-5?
Who is the artist behind the Bruges Madonna, created around 1503-5?
Who is the artist behind Holy Family (the Doni Tondo) created around...
Where can Michelangelo's Tomb of Pope Julius II be found?
Who sculpted the famous statue of Moses for the tomb of Pope Julius II...
Who is the artist of the sculpture 'St. John the Evangelist', ca....
Who sculpted the Rebellious Slave for the tomb of Julius II in...
Who created the sculpture known as Dying Slave located in the tomb of...
Where can you find the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo...
Who created the sculpture Madonna of the Stairs around 1490 in Rome?
Which famous artist created the masterpiece 'Battle of the Lapiths and...
Which artist created the sculpture Bacchus in Rome in 1496?
Who painted the Renaissance painting 'Lamentation' around 1490?
Who created the famous sculpture David in Florence?
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