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15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula I Answers

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In the above image, what does the white towel in the back of the middle panel represent?

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A
love
B
purity
C
a sense of order
D
truth
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How was Rogier van der Weyden’s Last Judgment displayed?

A
painted on the inside only to create interest
B
painted on inside to display when open, painted on outside to display when closed
C
painted on the outside only for display purposes
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In Robert Campin’s Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?

A
a window
B
a white towel
C
a dog
D
a chair
4

What technique was used to create a more realistic interpretation in Flemish art?

A
atmospheric perspective
B
linear perspective
C
two point perspective
D
three point perspective
5

What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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Which of the following is depicted in the image below?

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A
The angel Gabriel visits Joseph to tell him to not be afraid, and to take care of Mary and the baby Jesus.
B
The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will be the mother of Jesus.
C
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus.
D
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
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Which of the following is true about Flemish painting?

A
the art was both symbolic and realistic
B
the art was symbolic but not realistic
C
the art was usually non-representational
8

What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below?

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A
fertility
B
dogs
C
windows
D
all of the above
9

What did the color blue symbolize in Flemish painting?

A
the blood of Christ
B
the Last Judgment
C
the Holy Spirit
D
Christ’s royal heritage
10

What is a triptych?

A
a piece of art with four panels
B
the name of the Flemish art guild
C
a piece of art with three panels
D
the Flemish name for painting
11

What is atmospheric perspective?

A
The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.
B
The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.
C
The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
12

Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?

A
Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork.
B
Flemish artists used non-symbolic art.
C
Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
D
none of the above
13

Which of the following was a famous Flemish painter?

A
Jan van Ecker
B
Jan van Erlich
C
Jan van Erck
D
Jan van Eyck
14

Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?

A
Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork.
B
Flemish artists used non-symbolic art.
C
Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
D
none of the above
15

Which of the following was a famous Flemish painter?

A
Jan van Ecker
B
Jan van Erlich
C
Jan van Erck
D
Jan van Eyck
16

What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below?

Question illustration
A
fertility
B
dogs
C
windows
D
all of the above
17

In the above image, what does the white towel in the back of the middle panel represent?

Question illustration
A
love
B
purity
C
a sense of order
D
truth
18

Which of the following is depicted in the image below?

Question illustration
A
The angel Gabriel visits Joseph to tell him to not be afraid, and to take care of Mary and the baby Jesus.
B
The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will be the mother of Jesus.
C
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus.
D
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
19

What technique was used to create a more realistic interpretation in Flemish art?

A
atmospheric perspective
B
linear perspective
C
two point perspective
D
three point perspective
20

What is a triptych?

A
a piece of art with four panels
B
the name of the Flemish art guild
C
a piece of art with three panels
D
the Flemish name for painting

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