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Exploring Masterpieces of 16th Century Italian Art

Exploring Masterpieces Of 16th Century Italian Art

Explore the brilliance of 16th Century Italian artists with this focused study module. Designed for AP Art History students, this content delves into the significant contributions and stylistic developments of the era, enhancing...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question 1
Which painting is considered one of da Vinci's first paintings and is characterized by harmony, order, and proportion?

Mona Lisa

The Last Supper

Vitruvian Man

Description: Madonna of the Rocks, late 15c, High Renaissance.Title: Madonna of the RocksArtist: Leonardo da VinciCulture: High RenaissanceDate: begun 1483Material: Oil on panelArtist: Leonardo da VinciInfo:One of da Vinci's first paintings, it is characterized by harmony, order and proportion.The figures are secondary to the treatment of nature, emphasized with his use of sfumato, which glowingly blends the figures with their natural surroundings.

Sample Question 2
What famous painting from the 16th Century by Leonardo da Vinci depicts the moment Jesus states 'one of you will betray me'?

Mona Lisa

Description: Last supper, late 15c, High Renaissance.Title: Last supperArtist: Leonardo da VinciCulture: High RenaissanceDate: 1495-1498Material: Tempera and oil on plasterArtist: Leonardo da VinciInfo:da Vinci was commission to paint this for a refectory of an abbey of friars.The use of linear perspective and orthogonals of ceiling and floor all point to Jesus, who is suspended in the intense moment that he states, "one of you will betray me".The trinity is alluded to by placing Jesus alone and before a group of three windows.

The Birth of Venus

The Creation of Adam

Sample Question 3
Which famous artwork from the 16th century by Michelangelo is known for its representation of Florence as a powerful state and anticipation of challenging Goliath?

Description: Michelangelo-David front, early 16c, High Renaissance.Title: DavidArtist: MichelangeloCulture: High RenaissanceDate: 1501-1504Material: MarbleArtist: MichelangeloInfo:A representation of Florence as a powerful and threatening state, David anticipates the action of challenging Goliath which is reflected by his facial expression.The first colossal nude since the ancient world, this project was taken over by Michelangelo after another artist abondoned the block of marble.

The Last Supper

The Creation of Adam

Mona Lisa