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

Which of the following describes how Martin Schongauer achieved darker lines in metal engravings? a. He applied more ink to the engravings. b. He engraved deeper lines into the metal. c. He used different engraving tools for darker lines. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is William Caxton known for?a.He developed a new intaglio technique still used today.b.He developed the first printing press in Germany.c.He opened the first publishing house in England.d.all of the above

How was engraving believed to have originated?a.by monks to document religious eventsb.by historians to document historyc.by goldsmiths to record their workd.by Martin Schongauer

How were metal engravings made?a.using a brayerb.using a burnishing toolc.using the intaglio techniqued.none of the above

What scenes were commonly depicted in woodcuts?a.nature scenesb.religious scenes or important historical eventsc.mythological scenesd.portraits

Who was Johann Gutenberg? a.the inventor of the moveable printing pressb.a famous woodcut artistc.an artist known for his shading abilityd.all of the above

What is the first step to masking a woodcut?a.The artist draws a sketch on paper and transfers it onto the wood using tracing paper.b.A drawing is made on wood.c.The artist does the cutting without a drawing.d.none of the above

Which of the following is true of woodcuts?a.delicate lines strengthen inner formsb.bold outlines are used to create detailsc.sharp lines create shadowsd.all of the above

Who is depicted in this woodcut? a. St. Mark, patron saint of travelers b. St. Christopher, patron saint of travelers c. St. Paul, patron saint of travelers d. St. Travis, patron saint of children Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is intaglio? a.a printmaking technique where the image is burned into the surfaceb.a printmaking technique where the image is sketched into the surfacec.a printmaking technique where the image is incised into the surface