#1
Who is considered a prominent Baroque artist?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Rembrandt
Caravaggio
#2
Which period does Baroque art span?
15th century
16th century
17th century
18th century
#3
What is a characteristic feature of Baroque architecture?
Simplicity and minimalism
Ornate decoration and embellishment
Geometric shapes and symmetry
Abstract and non-representational designs
#4
Who designed the iconic Baroque-style St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City?
Andrea Palladio
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Donatello
Filippo Brunelleschi
#5
What is the term 'tenebrism' associated with in Baroque art?
The use of bright, vibrant colors
The dramatic use of light and shadow
The focus on pastoral landscapes
The use of allegorical themes
#6
Which Baroque artist is known for his intricate and detailed ceiling frescoes in churches and palaces, such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Peter Paul Rubens
Caravaggio
Diego Velázquez
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
#7
Which architectural style influenced the development of Baroque art and architecture?
Gothic
Renaissance
Neoclassical
Romanesque
#8
What is the central theme of many Baroque paintings depicting religious scenes?
Nature and landscapes
Everyday life
Mythological stories
Divine and spiritual subjects
#9
Which Baroque art form is characterized by exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur?
Baroque painting
Baroque sculpture
Baroque music
Baroque architecture
#10
In Baroque architecture, what is the purpose of the flying buttress?
To support the weight of the roof
To enhance decorative elements
To provide structural stability
To create intricate patterns
#11
Which Baroque composer is known for his compositions like 'Messiah' and 'Water Music'?
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frideric Handel
Antonio Vivaldi
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
#12
In Baroque sculpture, what is a characteristic feature of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's work?
Abstract and non-representational forms
Static and emotionless figures
Dynamic and dramatic expressions
Minimalistic and simplistic designs
#13
Which city served as a major center for Baroque art and architecture during the 17th century?
#14
What is the concept of 'chiaroscuro' often associated with in Baroque art?
Vivid colors
Detailed ornamentation
Light and shadow contrast
Symmetrical compositions