SCAVENGER HUNT

MICHAELANGELO
and The Renaissance Period (1400­-1550)

1. Michaelangelo Buonarroti

Go to http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/michaelangelo.htm

  • When was Michaelangelo born?                       
  • What was his most famous painting?
  • What was his most famous sculpture?

2. The Early Years of Michaelangelo

Go to http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/bio-index2.html

  • Were Michaelanangelo’s parents supportive in his decision to be an artist? _________
  • What was the Pietà? Describe the details of this great work of art.
  • Who was David? What significance of the history of Florence does he provide?

3. The Mid Years of Michaelangelo

Go to http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/bio-index2.html

  •  The painting of the Sistine chapel ceiling involved what artistic form of painting?
  • Name and describe the central figure in the Tomb of Julius II? Describe its’ horns.
  • What do the Medici Tombs portray? Name and describe one of the statues in the tombs.

4. The Final Days of Michaelangelo

Go to http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/bio-index2.html

  • What details does the Last Judgement involve?
  • What happened to the Last Judgement a decade after completion?
  • What form of art does the famous St. Peter’s Basilica showcase?
  • Complete the advanced word search in the Resource section of this location.

5. Visit the Web Museum of the High Renaissance Period.

Go to http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/michelangelo/

  • What does the term Renaissance mean?
  • What other artists were well known during this time period?
  • What are some of the significant achievements of this era?