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

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

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

What type of art medium helped artists in the Netherlands earn more income in Antwerp?a.graphic artsb.sculptural modelingc.performance artd.all of the above

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

Which of the following best represents El Greco’s style based on the painting below? a. a combination of iconic Byzantine style and colorful paintings of colorful scenic compositions of Italian painters b. a combination of colorful Italian style with the detail of art from the Netherlands c. a combination of Netherlands subject matter and Byzantine style Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the underlying meaning behind the image below? a. It is an allegory of the Garden of Eden. b. Damnation is the result of a life of sinfulness. c. It portrays different stories of the Old Testament. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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.

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

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

The image below is ______________. a. a self-portrait b. a painting of Bruegel’s daughter c. a section of a Bosche tryptich d. a painting of El Greco’s wife Please select the best answer from the choices provided