How do artist of the Northern Renaissance create a sense of realism?

a careful attention to the effects of light

Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)

What do the animals suggest?

the balance and calm before sin

What is significant about this altarpiece?

panels can be opened and closed to reveal different scenes

What does the size of this piece lead art historians to believe

it was small: it was meant for a personal home

Why is st. Anthony depicted on the right?

he's the saint that the monks followed to treat skin disease

What does oil paint allow Northern Renaissance artists to do?

create multiple layers, called glazes

What is the overall meaning of this piece?

Without faith and the gospel, you cannot get into heaven

How is the composition organized in terms of meaning?

melancholy in the foreground, joy in the background

Why is St. Sebastian depicted on the left

he is the patron saint of those affected by plague

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1
Title
The Creation
Adam and Eve
Genesis
The Tempatation
2
How do artist of the Northern Renaissance create a sense of realism?
all of the above
a careful attention to proportions
a careful attention to the effects of light
a careful attention to perspective
3
How is this different from other images of a crucifixion from the Renaissance?
all of the above
it is darker
it is more emotional
it is more grotesque
4
Who is depicted on the left
two saints
the ruler of the Netherlands
a nun and a priest
the patron and his wife
5
Title
Annunciation (Merode Altarpiece)
Annunciation Panel (Merode Altarpiece)
Annunciation Altarpiece (Merode Altarpiece)
Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)
6
What is a 3 panel painting?
triptick
tryptick
triptych
tryptych
7
What was the basis for the Reformation?
all of the above
the selling of indulgences
the focus on religious law rather than faith
the corruption within the church
8
What does this series depict?
the 12 months of the year
the hours in the day
the 10 commandments
the seasons
9
How many pieces were originally in this series?
5
7
4
6
10
What do the animals suggest?
the chaos of sin
the loss of innocence
the danger of their actions
the balance and calm before sin
11
date
1540
1520
1530
1510
12
All of the following were commissioned by a patron EXCEPT
Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)
Arnolfini Portrait
Adam and Eve
Hunters in the Snow
13
What is significant about this altarpiece?
the altarpiece contains a relic of St. Anthony
panels can be opened and closed to reveal different scenes
The altarpiece was hidden during world war 2 to protect it
each panel has symbolism to tell the story of theReformation
14
Where was this piece displayed?
in a wealthy merchants home
in a hospital
in an asylum
in the main church in Isenheim
15
title
Hunters Returning in the Snow
Depp Winter
Snow covered ground
Hunters in the Snow
16
date
1585
1565
1595
1575
17
ALL of the following are oil paintings EXCEPT
Hunters in the Snow
Arnolfini Portrait
Adam and Eve
Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)
18
What does the size of this piece lead art historians to believe
it was small: it was meant for a personal home
it was small: it was used in a side chapel dedicated to Mary
it was so large: the patron was very wealthy
it was so grand: it was used in the main church
19
materials
oil on canvas
tempera on canvas
oil on wood
tempera on wood
20
Why is st. Anthony depicted on the right?
he's the saint that the patron of the piece prayed to
he's the patron of the piece
he's the saint that the monks followed to treat skin disease
he's the saint that the monks followed to treat plague
21
Artist
Albrecht Durerer
Albrecht Durer
Albert Durerer
Albert Durer
22
What is a work of art set above and behind an altar.
altaration
altarpiece
altarpanel
altarpaingint
23
What is a contradiction within this piece?
the apple picked from the fig tree
all of the above
the naked figures in the cold forrest
the Latin sign, but the German language
24
What represents Satan in this panel?
the axe
the snake
the holes in the wood
the mousetrap
25
What does oil paint allow Northern Renaissance artists to do?
create multiple layers, called glazes
create more accurate color mixing
create thick and textured surfaces
all of the above
26
what do the oranges on the table represent
the fact that they visited Spain
the sweetness of the marriage
her pregnancy
their wealth
27
materials
tempera on canvas
oil on canvas
tempera on wood
oil on wood
28
title
Arnold Portrait
Arifini Portrait
Ardolfo Portrait
Arnolfini Portrait
29
Which piece could be considered propaganda for the Reformation?
Adam and Eve
Allegory of Law and Grace
The Arnolfini Portrait
Isenheim Altarpiece
30
title
Allegory of Law and Grace
Allegory of Law and Judgement
Allegory of Law and Order
Allegory of Commandments and Beliefs
31
What is the overall meaning of this piece?
Moses will lead you into heaven
You must follow the laws in order to get into heaven
You can buy your way into heaven
Without faith and the gospel, you cannot get into heaven
32
How is the composition organized in terms of meaning?
melancholy in the foreground, joy in the background
hope on the left, suffering on the right
storm in the sky, calm on the ground
darkness in the front, light in the back
33
Why is St. Sebastian depicted on the left
he is the patron saint of those who suffer
he is the martyr who was shot with arrows
he is the patron saint of hospitals
he is the patron saint of those affected by plague
34
What "warms" the landscape?
the colors
the people
the sun
the animals
35
Materials
woodblock print
tempera
engraving
pen and ink
36
How was this piece made
wood cut
linoleum cut
etching
engraving
37
How did artists of the Northern Renaissance make up for not fully understand perspective yet?
a lot of small details
rich colors and textures
all of the above
a lot of symbolism
38
Materials
oil on canvas
tempera on canvas
oil on wood
tempera on wood
39
Who is thought to be depicted in the mirror?
the artist
all of the above
the Arnolfinis
the witnesses to the event
40
artist
Martin Luther
Lucas Cranach the Elder
Albrecht Durer
Jan van Eyck
41
Who commissioned this piece?
Lucas Cranach the Elder
the Pope
Martin Luther
the Medici
42
artist
Peter Bugel the Younger
Peter Bugel the Elder
Pieter Bruegal the Elder
Pieter Bruegal the Younger
43
How many times is Jesus depicted?
1
2
3
4
44
Title
Isenhimmel Altarpiece
Isenheim Altarpiece
Isinhime Altarpiece
Istlebrook Altarpiece
45
What did the monks here try to help people with
skin disease
cancer
lung disease
exorcisms
46
date
1417-1422
1427-1432
1407-1412
1437-1442
47
What do the animals represent?
all of the above
characteristics in people after the apple is eaten
everything in balance before sin
the humors
48
Which piece was considered to be "lesser art" by the art community?
Hunters in the Snow
Allegory of Lay and Grace
Arnolfini Portrait
Isenheim Altarpiece
49
What scene is depicted here
a celebration after a birth of a child
a marriage
a legal exchange
a religious ceremony
50
How is this scene organized?
left: gospel, right: law
left: law, right: gospel
left: Reformation, right: Catholicism
left: Catholicism , right: Reformation
51
date
1522-1526
1512-1516
1502-1506
1532-1536
52
materials
etching and letterpress
woodcut and letterpress
drypoint and letterpress
engraving and letterpress
53
What does the dog represent
loyalty
the death of their child
their relationship as friends,but they don't love each other
all of the above
54
How did the Reformation affect the arts?
patrons would patronize artists who shared their beliefs
made people question what they thought they knew
all of the above
artists depicting religious images had to move/change styles
55
What is a symbol of Mary
the book
the candle
the angel
the vessl
56
What allowed for the patronage of more art in the north?
the new merchant class
the religious orders of monks
the reformation and the money that came from that
the new tax laws
57
Who is depicted in the lower center?
Moses
Judas
Jesus
Adam
58
The inner panel (image #2) compared to the outer panel (image #1) could be characterized as____
more grotesque
more futuristic
more pesimistic
more hopeful
59
what is depicted on the mirror?
scenes of the creation
scenes from the life of Mary
scenes of the crucifixion
scenes of the last judgement
60
Why does this piece focus on suffering?
to remind people at the hospital that they deserve to suffer
all of the above
to remind those in the hospital that Jesus suffered too
to remind people that they will suffer if they do'nt believe
61
How is the struggle of winter represented?
the tired men and dogs
the bare trees
the muted colors
all of the above
62
Which piece was created first?
Isenheim Altarpiece
Allegory of Law and Grace
Hunters in the Snow
Adam and Eve
63
How are engravings made?
images are drawn on a surface &then quickly pressed on paper
images are scratched into metal
images are hand drawn & then transferred to metal using acid
images are carved into wood
64
What did printmaking allow for?
work to be sold to various locations
cheap production of work
information to be spread
all of the above
65
what does this symbolize?
Mary and Eve
Moses
John the Baptist
Jesus
66
date
1436
1433
1435
1434
67
Artist
Albrecht Guvenwall
Richard Grundewald
Galant Grindelwald
Matthias Grunewald
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date
1502
1501
1503
1504
69
Artist
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Johannes Vermeer
Jan van Eyck
Robert Campin
70
How does this piece represent an influence from the Italian Renaissance
the contrapposto stance
the Italian hairstyles
the use of engraving printing
the Italian forest in the background
71
artist
workshop of Reginald Calmpin
workshop of Robert Campin
workshop of Ronald Carpin
workshop of Richard Campin
72
What is the significance of this in the Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece)
The Baby Jesus
The cross being brought to Mary to symbolize her suffering
The Holy Spirit heading for Mary
The Angel visiting Mary
73
What is depicted?
the harshness of winter
the death in winter
the skill of the hunters
the hope for spring to come
74
materials
tempera on canvas
oil on canvas
oil on wood
tempera on wood
75
Renaissance Artists of Italy highlighted the nude body,artists of the Northern Renaissance____
covered the body with thick, heavy fabric
did not address the human body
highlighted the human body by adding unnatural details
covered the body with strategically placed props
76
What do Josephs tools foreshadow?
the betrayal
the nativity
the crucifixion
the resurrection
77
What is a characteristic of the Northern Renaissance?
only religious imagery
chiaroscuro
perspective
oil paint

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