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

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

6. Cimabue 2009 HL
Compare and discuss the . Madonna in Maesta, (Madonna Enthroned with Angels and Prophets) by Cimabue ( ) with the Deposition of Christ by Giotto ( ) 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

7. Giotto 2006 HL
Discuss in detail the innovations that Giotto ( ) 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

8. Giotto 2007 OL
The Kiss of Judas by Giotto ( ) 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

9. Masacio 2009 OL
The Tribute Money by Masaccio ( ) 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

10. 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.

11. 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 ( ) 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.

12. Uccello 2010 OL
The Hunt by Uccello ( ) 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.

13. Botticelli 2006 HL
Name describe and discuss a work by Botticelli ( ) 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

14. Botticelli 2009 HL
Describe and discuss the life and work of Sandro Botticelli ( ) 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

15. Botticelli 2008 OL
Primavera by Sandro Botticelli ( ) 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

16. Botticelli 2011 OL
Primavera by Botticelli ( ) 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

17. Leonardo Da Vinci 2008 OL
Leonardo da Vinci ( ) 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

18. Leonardo da Vinci 2011 OL
The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci ( ) 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

19. 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

20. Michelangelo 2011 HL
Describe and discuss the panel by Michelangelo ( ) 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

21. Michelangelo/Raphael 2006 OL
Name one work by either Michelangelo ( ) or Raphael ) 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.

22. Michelangelo 2010 OL
Michelangelo ( ) 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

23. 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.

24. Raphael 2007 HL
Describe and discuss the School of Athens by Raphael ( ) 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.

25. Raphael 2010 HL
Describe and discuss the work of Raphael ( ) 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

26. Raphael 2009 OL
Madonna of the Meadows by Raphael ( ) 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