16th Century Northern Europe II: Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

Question 1

How did Antwerp help the economy?

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Antwerp helped the economy by serving as a major international port and trading hub that facilitated the import/export of goods from around the world.

Question 2

What is a Humanist?a.someone who affirms the dignity of all peopleb.an artist concerned with facial expressions c.a liberal activistd.all of the above

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A

Question 3

What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?a.His figures all had the same face up close.b.None of his figures had recognizable faces.c.He depicted characters not as unique individuals, but rather well observed types that people could relate to from all time periods.d.He elongated their features.

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C

Question 4

Which of the following statements best represents a Humanistic approach?a.“He needs to discover it for himself.”b.“If we teach them the right way, they will follow it.”c.“She will never learn, she’s not interested in learning.”

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A

Question 5

The fantastic imagination of Bosch is sometimes associated with ___________ art.a.surrealistb.romanticc.medievald.minimalist

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A

Question 6

El Greco moved to Toledo, Spain where he hoped for a court appointment from ________.a.Philip Ib.Philip IIc.Ferdinandd.Santiago

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B

Question 7

What were some of the most common themes present in the artwork from Spain and the Netherlands of the 16th century?

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Common themes in 16th-century Spanish and Dutch artwork included intense religious subjects (often mystical or emotional), moral lessons, genre scenes of everyday peasant life, still lifes, and landscapes.

Question 8

Who painted the image below?

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Pieter Bruegel

Question 9

What are textiles, and where were they used in Spain?

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Textiles are woven fabrics or tapestries; in Spain they were used to decorate churches, cathedrals, and wealthy homes.

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