Artists of the Distant Past Quiz
Considering what a synthesis of artistic progress the Renaissance was, it is no wonder that the time period has become such a critical era of study for the history of art and culture.
However, there were many individuals who excelled at various art forms before the masters of the Renaissance changed the game, so to speak. There were individuals all across the world whose names are remembered because of the art works that they are attached to. Some carved stone to produce realistic images capturing the minutia of the human form. Others utilized language to convey beautiful ideas or immortalize important cultural legends of their homelands.
In many of these cases, these artists are considered influential historical figures as much as the world leaders of their era. Through their works, they helped to preserve culture and historical data for us to study in the modern world.
In this quiz, we will ask you to identify thirty historic artists who lived in the time before the Renaissance. Whether from the Ancient World, or the Common Era, they are up to be included in this quiz. We will also be including especially influential artists from around the world during this time frame.
As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform. So, we hope you come out of it knowing something new.
How much do you know about the cultures that preceded us? Take our Artists of the Distant Past Quiz to find out.
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Writer / Quiz Creator
Andrew Nicholas is a passionate reader and writer on the subjects of history and mankind. He is a published author, critic, and poet who grew up in the friendly scenery of rural Ohio. He is a graduate of Wright State University and a regular student of historical curiosities.