15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula I Answers

Which of the following is true about Flemish painting? a.the art was both symbolic and realisticb.the art was symbolic but not realisticc.the art was usually non-representational

What is atmospheric perspective?a.The effect produced by rounding objects to appear three-dimensional.b.The effect produced by techniques that make objects appear to go back into the distance, creating a realistic look.c.The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.

Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders? a. Artists created individual symbols for their own artwork. b. Flemish artists used non-symbolic art. c. Artists used commonly understood symbols in their paintings. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below? a. fertility b. dogs c. windows d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A three-paneled painting is called a __________.a.diptychb.triptychc.polyptych

Which of the following was a famous Flemish painter?a.Jan van Eckerb.Jan van Erlichc.Jan van Erckd.Jan van Eyck

In Robert Campin’s Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?a.a windowb.a white towelc.a dogd.a chair

What is a triptych?a.a piece of art with four panelsb.the name of the Flemish art guildc.a piece of art with three panelsd.the Flemish name for painting

In the above image, what does the white towel in the back of the middle panel represent? a. love b. purity c. a sense of order d. truth Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What did the color blue symbolize in Flemish painting? a. the blood of Christ b. the Last Judgment c. the Holy Spirit d. Christ’s royal heritage Please select the best answer from the choices provided