Art History - Ch. 20 Test
The House of Valois was an important patrons of the arts during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Which of the following were this families best known benefactors?
(Charles II and Charles V)
Robert Campin's Salting Madonna illustrates which prominent theological concept of the Virgin Mary?
(She can be the mother to the motherless.) or She is the closest intercessor to God for humanity.
Which of the following does the Well of Moses, created by Claus Sluter, illustrate about Late Medieval church traditions?
(liturgy) or Mystery plays
The Hundred Years' War took place between France and England during which years?
1337-1453
The following phrase from Revelations, "pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb" is depicted in which of the following?
Altar of the Lamb from the Ghent Altarpiece
Which of the following is a manifestation of the commitment to private prayer?
Book of Hours
Which artist created sculptures for Chartreuse de Champmol?
Claus Sluter
Which painting by Jan van Eyck has a prominent section of grisaille?
Ghent Altarpiece
Which of the following artists specialized in images of the Madonna?
Hans Memling
Which of the following artists secularized portraiture?
Jan van Eyck
The Limbourg Brothers' last masterpiece illumination was which of the following?
Les Très Riche Heures du Duc de Berry
Which of the following processes was a new technological advancement, during the 15th century, that increased a demand for printmakers?
Moveable metal type
Which of these paintings contains a portrayal of Joseph carving a mousetrap?
Mérode Altarpiece
Which of the following is the title of Martin Schongauer's engraving?
Saint Anthony Tormented by Demons
Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry like many Books of Hours contains a calendar. This section of this manuscript in particular depicts which of the following?
Seasonal Tasks
Emerging capitalism led to urban prosperity. This prosperity led to a growing interest in which of the following art types?
Secular Portraits
Jan van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride contains many symbols. Which of the following is an allusion to God?
The Mirror
Dirk Bouts's The Justice of Emperor Otto III was among the first Northern European paintings to ______
employ the principles of linear perspective
Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Wedding Portrait contains many symbols. Which of the following is an allusion of holy ground?
the shoes
