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

What is the difference between a woodcut and intaglio?

Where was the first printing press created?

What literary work contains this woodcut? a. The Knights of the Round Table b. Canterbury Tales c. A Knight?s Tale d. The Bible Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What artist created this engraving? a. Johann Gutenberg b. William Intaglio c. William Caxton d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best describes the steps in the intaglio process? a. Ink is applied to a surface, the surface is put through a press, and then the surface is stamped onto paper. b. Lines are transferred to surface using tracing paper, the plate is sealed with sealant, and paper is pressed over the plate to transfer the image. c. A plate is treated with sealant, lines are cut, and ink is pushed through. d. Lines are carved into a surface, ink is applied to the carvings, and then the surface is put through a press with paper. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Woodcut engraving allows for much finer detail than metal engraving. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In which century were woodcuts and engravings popular art forms?

Which of the following best explains the positive effect of printmaking on the economy of the time period?a.Printmaking led to the invention of paper money.b.Books were made more quickly and effectively.c.Printing presses were cheap, and most citizens owned one.d.The Catholic Church increased its revenue due to sales of the Bible.

Where was the first publishing house built?a.Englandb.Francec.Germanyd.Spain

What effect did printmaking have on illustrators?a.Artists were in the same class as nobles and popes.b.Artists were not needed as frequently, because their work could be duplicated.c.Their work could be seen by many, helping them gain notoriety.d.all of the above