15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula II

Question 1

What is intaglio?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface

Question 2

What is William Caxton known for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He opened the first publishing house in England.

Question 3

What is Martin Schongauer known for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He had the amazing ability to shade from the deep blacks to faint grays, using only lines.

Question 4

Who was Johann Gutenberg?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the inventor of the moveable printing press

Question 5

Printing helped spread knowledge and art in the form of ______________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

illustrations

Question 6

What scenes were commonly depicted in woodcuts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

religious scenes or important historical events

Question 7

What scene is depicted in this piece by Martin Schongauer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the temptation of Saint Anthony

Question 8

Who is depicted in this woodcut?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

St. Christopher, patron saint of travelers

Question 9

Which of the following is true of woodcuts?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

delicate lines strengthen inner forms

Question 10

What is the first step to masking a woodcut?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.

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