Artist Name and Title and Dates of Most Recognized Individual

Old Master Historical Title Art Movement Paintings Titles Questions

and Dates

Aside from being the

most famous painter in
_________________ Mona _________ the world, what else
Da Vinci Renaissance Year:___________ was Da Vinci known for?

_________________ _______ - _______ The ________ Where did the

Man ___________ movement begin?
Year:_________

Velazquez is known for

being the pioneer artist
of which art movement?

Based on the video,

which artist had his own
series of paintings
inspired by Velazquez
painting Las Meninas?

When and who

rediscovered Vermeers
work?

Do you believe this

rediscovery is the sole
reason for Vermeers
artistic fame and
recognition?
 Louis David was an
active political figure
during what revolution?

Describe the inspiration

behind his painting The
Death of Marat.

What other title is Goya

referred to aside from an
old master?

What type of contexts

can be found within
Goyas work?
Select 2 paintings from the unit presentation and sketch a master copy to begin your practice. Use the
elements of art and design to maximize your representation.
 Unit Questions
Why do you think these artists are regarded as the old masters of art? Do you agree or disagree?

If you could redefine the meaning of an old master of art, how would define it? Please use art terms and definitions.

Do you believe each art period and artist is completely separate from other art periods/artists? Please describe why or why not.

If you could travel back in time to any time period to be the assistant of an old master, who would it be and why? Please
describe using art terms and techniques, not just because they were was famous or I like their art.

Do you think these old masters of art will still be considered as masters 100 years from now? Why or why not?
 As the Mona Lisa has been considered to be the most renowned, most written and most talked about painting in the world, do
you believe its fame is a direct result of Da Vincis artistic talent or merely made famous by its scandal of theft? Explain your
answer. Do you think the Mona Lisa would still be regarded as the most famous painting in the world if no thefts had occurred?

Considering Vermeers work and old master title is the direct result of an artistic rediscovery two centuries after his death; do
you believe there are other past artists who still remained undiscovered? Please give a detailed example of 1 past/present artist
and support your answer with examples.

Question based on Women in History: How does perspective change the portrayal of Marats death? Do you believe political
context should be considered when analyzing the painting? Why or why not?