16th Century Northern Europe II: Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands
Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?
flashy, luxurious textiles, detailed
What type of art medium helped artists in the Netherlands earn more income in Antwerp?
graphic arts
The fantastic imagination of Bosch is sometimes associated with ___________ art.
medieval
What is a Humanist?
someone who affirms the dignity of all people
Who is the artist, and what is the title of the piece below?
Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto; Titian
Who painted the image below?
Bruegel
What is the underlying meaning behind the image below?
Damnation is the result of a life of sinfulness.
What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?
He depicted characters not as unique individuals, but rather well observed types that people could relate to from all time periods.
Which of the following statements best represents a Humanistic approach?
If we teach them the right way, they will follow it."
El Greco adopted his elongated and encompassing style from the ___________.
Mannerists
What role did Antwerp play in the art of the Netherlands?
NOT all of the above
Which of the following best represents El Greco's style based on the painting below?
NOT a combination of Netherlands subject matter and Byzantine style a combination of iconic Byzantine style and colorful paintings of colorful scenic compositions of Italian painters
Why were Bruegel's work and subjects favored by local scholars, merchants, and bankers?
NOT all of the above
What concept were the Humanists from the Netherlands concerned with?
NOT all of the above NOT self-enlightenment
El Greco moved to Toledo, Spain where he hoped for a court appointment from ________.
Philip II
What happened to Spain after the "Invincible Armada"?
Spain's prestige was damaged and naval supremacy was lost.
The image below is ______________.
a self-portrait
Which of the following best describes what was happening in Antwerp during the 16th century?
all of the above
Which of the following best describes the style El Greco adopted for the painting below, titled The Burial of the Count Orgaz?
balanced between the lower earthly portion, and the suggested movement in the upper celestial portion
