Northern Renaissance

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's painting Peasant Wedding is known for:

• Depicting royalty at a grand feast

• Showing peasants in a simple, unpretentious manner

• Focusing on the mythical gods

• Featuring an elaborate, wealthy banquet

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Who was known for painting portraits of famous humanists like Erasmus and Sir Thomas More?

• Jan van Eyck

• Hans Holbein the Younger

• Pieter Bruegel the Elder

• Albrecht Dürer

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What was a distinctive feature of Albrecht Dürer's self-portraits?

• He depicted himself as an older man with wise features

• He painted himself as a bold, confident individual

• His portraits were inspired by ancient Greek sculpture

• His portraits only showed him from the side

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Jan van Eyck's famous painting The Arnolfini Portrait is known for its:

• Representation of a famous battle

• Use of abstract shapes and colors

• Detailed portrayal of texture and light

• Depiction of ancient mythological figures

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Albrecht Dürer was influenced by his trips to which country?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Greece

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The text states, “Painter, inventor, scientist, musician, and more, Leonardo embodies the belief that anything is possible.” Which of the following statements provides the best support for this quotation?

• Leonardo practiced drawing and painting every day

• In Milan, Leonardo continued to make works of art, but also worked as a military engineer, designing an early version of a tank.

• It didn’t take long for people to notice Leonardo’s artistic genius.

• Leonardo was a man of boundless curiosity, multiple talents, and visionary imagination.

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Which of the following artists is associated with the Northern Renaissance and is known for his detailed portraits?

• A) Leonardo da Vinci

• B) Hans Holbein the Younger

• C) Michelangelo

• D) Raphael

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What is a common theme found in Northern Renaissance art?

• A) Mythological scenes

• B) Religious themes and domestic interiors

• C) Abstract expressionism

• D) Futuristic landscapes

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Which Northern Renaissance artist is famous for his woodcut prints?

• A) Jan van Eyck

• B) Albrecht Dürer

• C) Titian

• D) Caravaggio

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In the context of the Northern Renaissance, what does the term 'chiaroscuro' refer to?

• A) A type of sculpture

• B) The use of strong contrasts between light and dark

• C) A style of architecture

• D) A musical composition technique

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