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Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why is Brunelleschi considered such a significant contributor to Renaissance architecture?

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He rediscovered the mathematical principles of linear perspective and engineered the dome of the Florence Cathedral

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Who is depicted in the image below?

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Martin Luther
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Pope Julius II
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Raphael
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Michelangelo
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What is the main focus of Mannerism?

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Mannerism focused on creating artificial, intellectual effects through elongated figures, exaggerated poses, and elegant compositions rather than naturalism.

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What is the niello technique?

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Inlaying engraved metal with a black alloy to create contrasting designs

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What does secular mean?

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

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Who was Hans Holbein the Younger?

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German painter and printmaker; became court portraitist to Henry VIII of England, known for realistic and detailed portraits.

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Why was the Book of Ebbo so unique in its style compared to Ottonian manuscripts?

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The Ebbo Gospels used expressive, dynamic brushstrokes and energetic figures from the Reims school, creating an emotional, illusionistic style unlike the calmer, more static Ottonian manuscripts.

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What is the arcade in Ottonian architecture?

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An arcade is a row or series of arches supported by columns or piers.

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