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

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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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A three-paneled painting is called a __________.

A
diptych
B
triptych
C
polyptych
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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
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What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below?

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

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

Question illustration
A
fertility
B
dogs
C
windows
D
all of the above
14

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
15

A three-paneled painting is called a __________.

A
diptych
B
triptych
C
polyptych
16

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
17

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
18

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
19

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
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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

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