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15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula II

Question 9 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

How was engraving believed to have originated?

Answer
A
by monks to document religious events
B
by historians to document history
C
by goldsmiths to record their work
D
by Martin Schongauer

Explanation

Engraving is believed to have developed from the work of goldsmiths, who cut designs into metal. They could use impressions of their engraved work to preserve or reproduce the designs. Therefore, the correct choice is “by goldsmiths to record their work.”

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