What is the significance of the Arnofini Wedding

a marriage contract with symbolism

In the Ghent altarpiece what does the lamb symbolize?

Jesus who was the sacraficial lamb

Why did Michelangelo NOT want to paint the Sistine Chapel?

He was a sculptor, NOT a painter

How does Leonardo da Vinci emphasize humanism or a more natural appearance in the Last Supper?

weaves and overlaps figures together and shows emotion on faces

What error can be found in Norther Renaissance Altarpieces?

perspective is slightly off in areas

In the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, what do the FOUR horseman represent?

conquest, war, famine and death

Why is this self-portrait of Albrecht Durer significant?

depicts himself as Christ by facing the viewer

rejection of religious images as heretical

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1
What unique feature(s) are recognized that identify the artistic movement as the Renaissance.
all these answers
architectural features used is heavily influenced by the Gothic time period
linear perspective is used to create depth
subject matter can be identified as Christian, Greek, or Roman
2
What is the significance of the Arnofini Wedding
a marriage contract with symbolism
a passion for Greek antiquity
depicts 2 people using the contrapposto pose
first to include linear perspective
3
In Bosch’s Last Judgment which panel depicts the story of the Garden of Eden?
panel 1
panel 2
panel 2 and 3
panel 3
4
In the Ghent altarpiece what does the lamb symbolize?
Jesus who was the sacraficial lamb
a traditional meal for a holy day
Food for the masses
symbolic of the pilgrimage taking place
5
Why did Michelangelo NOT want to paint the Sistine Chapel?
He was a sculptor, NOT a painter
He did NOT get along with Pope Julius II
He did NOT like the Fresco technique
He did NOT want to spend 4 years painting a ceiling
6
"Stretched out." Makes a sculpture seem more normal when viewed from below.
humanism
elongated
sfumato
contrapposto
7
The process of painting transparent layers of oil paint
fresco
bronze casting
glazing
linear perspective
8
Why is the Ghent Altarpiece considered to be one of the most important works of art?
first artwork to have more than one religious icon.
first religious altarpiece
first large scale oil painting
first artwork to have Adam and Eve in the nude
9
What media allowed the Northern Renaissance artists to create very detailed and textured paintings?
oil paint
tempera paint
fresco
charcoal
10
How does Leonardo da Vinci emphasize humanism or a more natural appearance in the Last Supper?
paints Jesus in the center to show his power
created this work of art where the last supper took place
created this work of art in the fresco style
weaves and overlaps figures together and shows emotion on faces
11
How did Leonardo da Vinci revolutionize portrait painting with the Mona Lisa?
all these answers
she is a middle class woman
Leonardo blends the ideas of Northern Ren. with that of the Italian Ren.
she is looking directly at the viewer
12
High Renaissance artists (sculptors) work in what media?
limestone
bronze
marble
wood panel
13
What was considered Leonardo DaVinci's greatest failure due to his experimentation with the Fresco Medium?
Sistine Chapel Ceiling
The Last Supper
Mona Lisa
The School of Athens
14
What error can be found in Norther Renaissance Altarpieces?
there is less detail than most oil paintings
these 3 scenes are not biblical stories
St. Joseph is making a mouse trap
perspective is slightly off in areas
15
In the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, what do the FOUR horseman represent?
father, son and holy spirit
the spoils (treasures) of war
the beauty etchings/printmaking
conquest, war, famine and death
16
What type of media did Durer use to create the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
graphite + sketchbook
tempera on wood panel
photography
etching/printmaking
17
Why is Martin Luther significant to the Northern Renaissance?
translated the bible from Latin to German
his ideas sparked the Protestant Reformation
A and B (red + gold)
invented the printing press
18
Why was printmaking and the printing press significant to the Northern Renaissance?
A, B, and C
quickly reproduce texts and images
the age of education begins
messages can be communicated to both the literate and illiterate
19
Which is NOT a characteristic of the Italian Renaissance?
formalism
linear perspective
contrapposto
rebirth of Greek + Roman ideals (humanism)
20
What is the subject matter of Pieter Bruegel’s painting The Return of the Hunters?
still life
sculpture in the round
landscape
portrait
21
What does the dog symbolize in the Arnofini Wedding?
loyalty
a baby
a need for dog food
God
22
What is the definition for Sfumato?
"vanished or evaporated," no outlining
all of these are correct
an unnoticeable transition between light, shade and colors.
brush strokes are subtle and invisible to the naked eye
23
Why is this self-portrait of Albrecht Durer significant?
similar to many other self-portraits of this time
depicts himself as Christ by facing the viewer
Durer uses a jet black background
hidden symbolism
24
How does Van Eyck include himself in the Arnofini Wedding?
Van Eyck signs his name above the mirror
Van Eych is looking in the window
in the mirror as a witness
Van Eyck does not include himself
25
What is iconoclasm?
rejection of religious beliefs
rejection of non-religious artworks
God's creation of beauty in landscapes
rejection of religious images as heretical

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