15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula II

Question 1

What artist created this engraving?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none of the above

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the steps in the intaglio process?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lines are carved into a surface, ink is applied to the carvings, and then the surface is put through a press with paper.

Question 4

What is the difference between a woodcut and intaglio?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A woodcut is a relief print made by inking the raised surface of a carved block. Intaglio is made by putting ink into lines or grooves cut into a plate, then pressing the plate onto paper.

Question 5

Where was the first printing press created?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 6

Which of the following best explains the positive effect of printmaking on the economy of the time period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Books were made more quickly and effectively.

Question 7

Where was the first publishing house built?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

England

Question 8

What literary work contains this woodcut?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Canterbury Tales

Question 9

In which century were woodcuts and engravings popular art forms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

15th

Question 10

What effect did printmaking have on illustrators?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Their work could be seen by many, helping them gain notoriety.

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

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