16th Century Northern Europe I: Germany and France

Question 1

What medium did Durer use in the above piece?

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woodcut

Question 2

What is portrayed in the image above?

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figures described in the book of Revelation from the Bible

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Durer; Krug

Question 5

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

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All of the above are true.

Question 6

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

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all of the above

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What does secular mean?

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

Question 9

What was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?

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creating mysterious landscapes

Question 10

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

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

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