16th Century Northern Europe I: Germany and France

Question 1

How was Durer’s depiction different from most representations of this event?

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Answers may vary. Most had the horsemen lined up in a row, while Durer created a compact overlapping ground of wild riders.

Question 2

How did Riemenschneider depict the Last Supper differently than Leonardo da Vinci?

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He made Judas the central figure with Jesus on the left.

Question 3

What does secular mean?

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Secular means not religious or spiritual; relating to worldly or non-church matters.

Question 4

What was Albrecht Altdorfer known for?a.creating mysterious landscapesb.experimenting with new techniquesc.being one of the most accomplished German landscape painters

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A

Question 5

A drawing by _______ may have been used as the basis for the Apple Cup (below), but the metalwork was a collaboration of the _____ family. a. Altdorfer; Nuremberg b. Durer; Krug c. Krug; Durer d. Durer, Munich Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 6

What medium did Durer use in the above piece? a. etching b. woodcut c. charcoal d. pencil Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 7

Which of the following was a type of challenge artists faced in the 16th century?a.religiousb.politicalc.aestheticd.all of the above

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D

Question 8

What is portrayed in the image above? a. when Lucifer was thrown down from heaven b. a mythical war c. figures described in the book of Revelation from the Bible d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 9

How are Altdorfer’s landscapes different from Durer’s landscapes of nature?

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Altdorfer’s landscapes include more dramatic and fantastical elements with expressive skies, while Dürer’s are more naturalistic, precise, and realistic depictions of actual places.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the Renaissance patrons in France?a.Queen Catherine d’Medici renovated a castle in the Italian style.b.Francis I started to renovate royal properties to reflect his interest in the Italian Renaissance.c.Francis I was a great French patron of the Italian Renaissance.d.All of the above are true.

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D

16th Century Northern Europe I: Germany and France Answers

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