16th Century Northern Europe III: England

Question 1

What happened to Spain after the “Invincible Armada”?

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

Question 2

The image below is an example of a __________________.

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chasuble

Question 3

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.

Question 4

What is the underlying meaning behind the image below?

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Damnation is the result of a life of sinfulness.

Question 5

What concept were the Humanists from the Netherlands concerned with?

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folly

Question 6

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

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graphic arts

Question 7

Which of the following best represents El Greco’s style based on the painting below?

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a combination of iconic Byzantine style and colorful paintings of colorful scenic compositions of Italian painters

Question 8

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

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Mannerists

Question 9

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 10

The image below is ______________.

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a self-portrait

16th Century Northern Europe III: England Answers