N.B. We are getting into art heavily from this point on. You will be expected to know names of artists and be able to connect them to their most famous works and identify those works.
Please note: A number of the links on this page go to an index page for the works of many artists. To find an artist and the piece you want look at the bottom of the page and type in the artist name in the "AUTHOR" box and the title of the work in the "TEXT" box. You may find many images of one work. Look at one that gives you the entire work not ones marked "Detail". The search is very particular for spelling so enter names and titles carefully. Also note that once the picture is loaded you can easily resize it to get it in one screen by using buttons at the top of the page. If you get a debugging message you may have to click NO several times to get the page to load.
St. Peter’s Cathedral:
What did Bramante do?
What did Michelangelo do?
What was originally at the site of St. Peter’s?
When was Peter crucified?
What did Bernini do?
What is the Loggia of Benedictions?
What is the Pieta?
Who sculpted the Pieta?
What is the bronze monument at the high alter called?
Who designed the baldachino?
Sistine Chapel ceiling:
Who painted the ceiling?
Who commissioned the work?
Be able to recognize the stories shown in the “History” panels for the Creation and later in Genesis.
Michelangelo:
What is his family name?
What city does he consider his home?
What family becomes his benefactor?
Who is the leader of that family?
Raphael:
Be able to recognize the School of Athens.
Who are the two central figures in the painting?
Where is the painting, i.e. what room is it in?
Caravaggio: (new link from earlier)
How does Caravaggio’s work differ from most other Renaissance artists that meant many found it objectionable?
Be able to recognize following pictures: When you click on the link, go to the bottom of the page and type in Caravaggio and the name of the painting that you want to view.
The Converion on the Way to Damascus
The Crucifixion of Saint Peter
Bernini:
Know Bernini’s contributions to St. Peter’s.
Be able to recognize the following sculptures: When you click on the link, go to the bottom of the page and type in Bernini and the name of the sculpture you want to view.
The Four Rivers (fountain in the Piazza Navona)
Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius
The Baldachino - See Pt. Peter's reading.