16th Century Northern Europe II: Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

Question 1

How did Antwerp help the economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Antwerp helped the economy by serving as a major international port and trading hub that facilitated the import/export of goods from around the world.

Question 2

What is a Humanist?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

someone who affirms the dignity of all people

Question 3

What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He depicted characters not as unique individuals, but rather well observed types that people could relate to from all time periods.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best represents a Humanistic approach?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“He needs to discover it for himself.”

Question 5

The fantastic imagination of Bosch is sometimes associated with ___________ art.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

surrealist

Question 6

El Greco moved to Toledo, Spain where he hoped for a court appointment from ________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Philip II

Question 7

What were some of the most common themes present in the artwork from Spain and the Netherlands of the 16th century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Common themes in 16th-century Spanish and Dutch artwork included intense religious subjects (often mystical or emotional), moral lessons, genre scenes of everyday peasant life, still lifes, and landscapes.

Question 8

Who painted the image below?

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Pieter Bruegel

Question 9

What are textiles, and where were they used in Spain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Textiles are woven fabrics or tapestries; in Spain they were used to decorate churches, cathedrals, and wealthy homes.

Question 10

Which city was considered the financial center of Europe during the 16th century?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Antwerp

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