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

Question 1

What role did Antwerp play in the art of the Netherlands?

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It was the international center for trade as well as the commercial artistic center.

Question 2

El Greco adopted his elongated and encompassing style from the ___________.

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Mannerists

Question 3

What is the underlying meaning behind the image below?

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Damnation is the result of a life of sinfulness.

Question 4

What type of art medium helped artists in the Netherlands earn more income in Antwerp?

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graphic arts

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?

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flashy, luxurious textiles, detailed

Question 6

What concept were the Humanists from the Netherlands concerned with?

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folly

Question 7

What happened to Spain after the “Invincible Armada”?

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Spain’s prestige was damaged and naval supremacy was lost.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the style El Greco adopted for the painting below, titled The Burial of the Count Orgaz?

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balanced between the lower earthly portion, and the suggested movement in the upper celestial portion

Question 9

Who is the artist, and what is the title of the piece below?

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Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto; Titian

Question 10

Why were Bruegel’s work and subjects favored by local scholars, merchants, and bankers?

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They appreciated his political, social, and religious themes.

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