Early – High Renaissance Cimabue Giotto Masaccio Yan Van Eyke Uccello Botticelli Da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael 1280s 1300s 1420s 1430s 1460s 1480s 1500s 1510s

Exam Questions Cimabue 2009 HL Giotto 2006 HL, 2007 OL Masaccio 2009 OL Jan Van Eyke 2006 HL Uccello 2008 HL, 2010 OL Botticelli 2006 2009 HL, 2008 2011 OL Leonardo Da Vinci 2008 2011 OL Michelangelo 2009 2011 HL, 2006 2010 OL Raphael 2006 2007 2010 HL, 2006, 2009 OL

Cimabue 2009 HL Compare and discuss the . Madonna in Maesta, (Madonna Enthroned with Angels and Prophets) by Cimabue (1240-1302) with the Deposition of Christ by Giotto (1267- 1337) which are illustrated opposite. Make reference to style, composition, subject matter and the period in which they were produced. And Name and briefly discuss one work from the International Gothic style. Use sketches to illustrate your answer 1

Giotto 2006 HL Discuss in detail the innovations that Giotto (1266-1337) brought to art with reference to two works by him. And name one early Renaissance artist whose work shows the influence of Giotto. Illustrate your answer

Giotto 2007 OL The Kiss of Judas by Giotto (1266-1337) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) (b) and (c) Describe and discuss this work under the following headings *Subject Matter *Composition and perspective *Style and medium (b) How does Giotto convey drama in this work? (c) Name and give a brief description of another work by Giotto Use sketches to illustrate your answer

Masacio 2009 OL The Tribute Money by Masaccio (1401-1428) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe and discuss this work using the following headings *Subject matter *Composition and *Perspective *Medium (b) Name another work by Masaccio or a work by another Early Renaissance artist of your choice. Use Sketches to illustrate your answer

Jan van Eyke 2006 HL The symbolism of a particular setting or the inclusion of certain objects can add to the meaning of a painting. Discuss this statement in relation to the Arnolfini Wedding by Jan van Eyke, which is illustrated opposite, and name and discuss briefly one other painting by van Eyke or a painting by another Northern European artist. Illustrate your answer.

Uccello 2008 HL The art of perspective was developed during the Early Renaissance in Florence. Discuss this statement making detail reference to a named work by Paolo Uccello (1397-1475) and Discuss briefly another work by Uccello or a work by any artist of the early Renaissance that clearly shows the use of perspective. Illustrate your answer.

Uccello 2010 OL The Hunt by Uccello (1397-1475) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe this work under the following headings Subject Matter and Composition Colour Perspective (b) Name and briefly describe one other work by Uccello which shows perspective. Use sketches to illustrate your answer.

Botticelli 2006 HL Name describe and discuss a work by Botticelli (1444-1510) which depicts a mythological theme. Refer to medium, composition and style, and discuss Botticelli’s treatment of the female figure in another painting by him. Illustrate your answer

Botticelli 2009 HL Describe and discuss the life and work of Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510) referring to two named allegorical paintings by him . And Describe in detail the symbolism in one of his works. Use sketches to illustrate your answer

Botticelli 2008 OL Primavera by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe and discuss this work under the following headings: *subject matter *composition *colour (b) Name and give a short description of one other work by Botticelli. Illustrate your answer

Botticelli 2011 OL Primavera by Botticelli (1444-1510) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe and discuss this work using the following headings: *Subject Matter *Composition *Medium *Use of Colour (b) Name and briefly describe one other work by Botticelli Use sketches to illustrate your answer

Leonardo Da Vinci 2008 OL Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an important artist of the High Renaisance. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Name, describe and discuss one of hid paintings under the following headings: *subject matter *composition *technique *use of colour (b) Give some general information about the artist. Use sketches in your answer

Leonardo da Vinci 2011 OL The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is illustrated opposite. Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe and Discuss this work using the following headings *subject matter *Composition *Use of Colour *Use of Perspective (b) Name and describe one other work by Leonardo da Vinci. Use sketches to illustrate your answer

Michelangelo 2009 HL Name, describe and discuss the sculpture which is illustrated opposite making reference to the artist, subject matter, composition, depiction of space and treatment of the human figure. And Name and briefly discuss one other work by this artist

Michelangelo 2011 HL Describe and discuss the panel by Michelangelo (1475-1564) from the Sistine Chapel which is illustrated opposite, referring to subject matter/theme, composition, technique and treatment of the human figure. And Name and briefly discuss one of Michelangelo’s sculptures

Michelangelo/Raphael 2006 OL Name one work by either Michelangelo (1474-1564) or Raphael 91483-1520) and describe and discuss it under the following headings. *subject matter *composition/design *medium used *style And, give a short general account of the work of either Michelangelo or Raphael. Use sketches to illustrate your answer.

Michelangelo 2010 OL Michelangelo (1475-1564) was a great artist of the High Renaissance. Answer (a) and (b). Name and describe one of his artworks under the following headings: *subject matter *composition *materials and technique (b) Give some general information about Michelangelo. Use sketches to illustrate your answer

Raphael 2006 HL Describe and discuss Raphael’s portrait of Pope Leo X, illustrated opposite, making reference to style, composition and the period in which it was produced and, name, describe and discuss briefly one other painting by Raphael.

Raphael 2007 HL Describe and discuss the School of Athens by Raphael (1483-1520) illustrated opposite making reference to theme composition, depiction of space and treatment of the human figure. And name and briefly describe one other work by Raphael or a work by another artist of the High Renaissance. Illustrate your answer.

Raphael 2010 HL Describe and discuss the work of Raphael (1483-1520) referring in detail to subject matter, composition, the depiction of space and treatment of the human figure in one named work by him. And Discuss briefly his overall contribution to the High Renaissance. Illustrate your answer

Raphael 2009 OL Madonna of the Meadows by Raphael (1483-1520) is illustrated opposite Answer (a) and (b) (a) Describe and discuss the painting using the following headings *Subject matter *Composition *Use of colour (b) Name and describe another work by Raphael or a work by another High Renaissance artist of your choice. Use sketches to illustrate your answer