AnswersArt History I - EL4002The Movement II: People

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What was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?

A
creating mysterious landscapes
B
experimenting with new techniques
C
being one of the most accomplished German landscape painters
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What infomation does the inscription in the painting above give us?

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this painting was made when King Henry VIII was 49 years old
B
this painting was made after King Henry VIII's death
C
this painting was commissioned by King Henry VIII's son
D
this painting was made in the year 1637
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What are textiles, and where were they used in Spain?

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

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What medium did Durer use in the above piece?

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A
etching
B
woodcut
C
charcoal
D
pencil
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Who painted the image below?

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Pieter Bruegel

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What does secular mean?

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

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What is portrayed in the image above?

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when Lucifer was thrown down from heaven
B
a mythical war
C
figures described in the book of Revelation from the Bible
D
none of the above
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What is a Humanist?

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someone who affirms the dignity of all people
B
an artist concerned with facial expressions
C
a liberal activist
D
all of the above
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How did Antwerp help the economy?

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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.

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Which of the following statements best represents a Humanistic approach?

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“He needs to discover it for himself.”
B
“If we teach them the right way, they will follow it.”
C
“She will never learn, she’s not interested in learning.”
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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.

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

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Queen Catherine d’Medici renovated a castle in the Italian style.
B
Francis I started to renovate royal properties to reflect his interest in the Italian Renaissance.
C
Francis I was a great French patron of the Italian Renaissance.
D
All of the above are true.
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What were some of the most common themes present in the artwork from Spain and the Netherlands of the 16th century?

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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.

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