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What was the Reformation?

A
a term for the changes that took place in art world
B
separation between the Catholic and Protestant churches
C
when Protestant zealots smashed religious images
D
none of the above
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Albrecht Durer was a very versatile artist. Which of the following is not one of Durer’s accomplishments?

A
He led a group of artists to use bolder colors.
B
He was considered the greatest printmaker of all time.
C
He was equally successful at religious and secular subjects.
D
He had a major influence on the development of European art.
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Which of the following cities is known for its master metalsmiths?

A
Nuremberg
B
Munich
C
Neumünster
D
Rothenburg
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What major change following the Reformation occurred in the 16th century in Europe?

A
There was a decline in the production of art.
B
A war between the Catholics and Protestants occurred.
C
There was a major division between Catholicism and Protestantism throughout Europe.
D
all of the above
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Who is known for the following quote? “The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.”

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Matthias Grünwald
B
Marc Chagall
C
Albrecht Altdorfer
D
Albrecht Dürer
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What medium was used to create the piece above?

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oil paint
B
stained glass
C
mixed mediums
D
metal engraving
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Why was the king in the above image painted?

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Because he was the king and wanted to be honored.
B
The artist wanted to impress the king.
C
He was the greatest French patron of Italian Renaissance art.
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Who created the piece shown below?

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Durer
B
Riemenschneider
C
Rothenberg
D
Krug
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The king of France loved the Italian Renaissance so much that he__________________.

A
modeled his castle in the Italian style
B
commissioned artists for over 1,000 pieces for his castle
C
commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to move to France
D
all of the above
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What is iconoclasm?

A
rejection of using religion in art
B
the Protestant’s prejudice towards Catholics
C
the smashing of religious imagery
D
protecting religious imagery

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