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

Question 1

What role did Antwerp play in the art of the Netherlands?a.It was the international center for trade as well as the commercial artistic center.b.Many artists came from this area of the Netherlands.c.It provided the funding for community based art commissions.d.all of the above

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A

Question 2

What concept were the Humanists from the Netherlands concerned with?a.self-enlightenmentb.purityc.follyd.all of the above

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C

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the art of Spain during the Renaissance?a.flashy, luxurious textiles, detailedb.simplistic, naturalc.bold, patterned, bright

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A

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the style El Greco adopted for the painting below, titled The Burial of the Count Orgaz? a. mythical and unrealistic b. balanced between the lower earthly portion, and the suggested movement in the upper celestial portion c. calmness between the expressionless lower portion and the flowing upper portion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 5

Why were Bruegel’s work and subjects favored by local scholars, merchants, and bankers?a.They commissioned him for many landscapes.b.He once was once a baker.c.They appreciated his political, social, and religious themes.d.all of the above

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C

Question 6

Who is the artist, and what is the title of the piece below? a. Allegory of the Battle of Lepantes; El Greco b. Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto; Titian c. Story of the Battle of Lepantan; Raphael d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 7

What happened to Spain after the “Invincible Armada”?a.Philip ruled the most technically advanced monarchy.b.Spain regained control of South America, the Philippines, the Netherlands, and France.c.Spain thrived as a result of the defeat.d.Spain’s prestige was damaged and naval supremacy was lost.

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D

Question 8

Who painted the image below? a. El Greco b. Bosch c. Bruegel d. Antwerp Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 9

El Greco adopted his elongated and encompassing style from the ___________.a.Humanistsb.Manneristsc.Greeksd.Surrealists

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B

Question 10

The image below is an example of a __________________. a. tapestry b. chasuble c. pageantry Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

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