Arts Module 1: Renaissance and Baroque Art

A number of his works rank among the famous artwork during the Renaissance Period. Who is this artist?

The word Renaissance comes from the word “renaitre”. What does it mean?

The "Pieta" is the artwork of which artist?

Which of these options correctly describes the characteristic of Renaissance art?

Michelangelo Merisi, famously known as Caravaggio, primarily focused on still life paintings, especially of fruits, before creating his celebrated works.

The term Baroque was derived from the Portuguese word "barocco". What does it mean?

Who is considered to be the first Baroque artist?

Match the artwork to the correct artist:

Arts Module 1

This module focuses on famous artworks and artists from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
The Renaissance period (1400-1600) saw a rebirth of art and culture in Europe, characterized by accurate representations of human anatomy, scientific perspective, and realistic portrayals.
The Baroque period (1600-1800) was marked by grandeur, drama, tension and exaggerated emotion in art. It often used imagery and symbolism.
Key Renaissance artists include Leonardo da Vinci (Mona Lisa, Last Supper), and Michelangelo (Pieta, David).
Key Baroque artists include Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (Supper at Emmaus, Conversion of St. Paul) and Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Ecstasy of St. Teresa, Colonnade of St Peter's).
Key characteristics of Renaissance art include accurate anatomy, realistic figures, use of scientific perspective in paintings and architecture that were symmetrical and balanced.
Key characteristics of Baroque art include grandeur, drama, tension, and exaggerated motion. Imagery and symbolism are often found in paintings from the period.
Philippine Baroque churches show this style in architecture. Examples include San Agustin Church in Manila, Sta. Maria Church in Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo, San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Baclayon Church in Bohol.

Explore the masterpieces and influential artists from the Renaissance and Baroque periods in this quiz. Test your knowledge on key figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio, as well as the distinctive characteristics of their artworks. Discover how these movements transformed European art and culture.