Bernini’s design for the forecourt out in front of St. Peter’s basilica included two colonnades on either side, as shown below. These colonnades were meant to appear as …  

This artist was one of the greatest Spanish painters of the 16th century and had a unique style that was specific to him alone. Interestingly, the artist wasn’t actually Spanish at all, and his nickname reflected this. Who is it?

What tool do art historians believe Vermeer used to aid in his realistic depictions of light?

Why is Borromini’s plan for San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane so strangely shaped?

King Louis XIV, one of the most powerful rulers of the 17th century, used what concept to legitimize his right to rule France?

Which artist’s work raised questions about the type of art that should or should not be government supported?

Where do all the orthogonals converge in Vermeer’s painting Woman Holding a Balance, shown below?

What two elements was Bernini required to incorporate into his design for the area in front of Saint Peter’s?

Albrecht Dürer’s Self Portrait depicts the artist in the guise of who?

The people shown in the field in van Ruisdael’s View of Haarlem from the Dunes at Overveen are engaged in activities related to which Dutch industry?