16th Century Northern Europe I: Germany and France

Question 1

How was Durer’s depiction different from most representations of this event?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Most had the horsemen lined up in a row, while Durer created a compact overlapping ground of wild riders.

Question 2

How did Riemenschneider depict the Last Supper differently than Leonardo da Vinci?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He made Judas the central figure with Jesus on the left.

Question 3

What does secular mean?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Secular means nonreligious or related to worldly life rather than to religion or the church.

Question 4

What was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

creating mysterious landscapes

Question 5

A drawing by _______ may have been used as the basis for the Apple Cup (below), but the metalwork was a collaboration of the _____ family.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Durer; Krug

Question 6

What medium did Durer use in the above piece?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

woodcut

Question 7

Which of the following was a type of challenge artists faced in the 16th century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

What is portrayed in the image above?

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figures described in the book of Revelation from the Bible

Question 9

How are Altdorfer’s landscapes different from Durer’s landscapes of nature?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Altdorfer’s landscapes are more imaginative, atmospheric, and expressive, often appearing mysterious. Dürer’s landscapes are generally more realistic and detailed observations of nature.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the Renaissance patrons in France?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above are true.

16th Century Northern Europe I: Germany and France Answers

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