Art in Focus

Chapter 17: Fifteenth-Century Art in Northern Europe

Online Quizzes

1.
What artist made paintings with such small details that his work cannot be duplicated?
A)Van der Goes
B)Van der Weyden
C)Van Eyck
D)Campin
2.
What area became the art center of northern Europe during this period?
A)France
B)Flanders
C)England
D)Burgundy
3.
What is the main aspect of The Adoration of the Shepherds that sets it apart from other Nativity scenes?
A)the portrayal of the shepherds in the scene
B)the portrayal of the animals in the scene
C)the use of symbolism
D)the use of tempera paint
4.
Which of the following did both Masaccio and Van Eyck use to create the illusion of deep space in their works?
A)atmospheric perspective
B)multiple vanishing points
C)oil paints
D)intricate details
5.
Van Der Weyden was a very popular
A)fresco painter.
B)still life painter.
C)landscape painter.
D)portrait painter.
6.
Campin's most famous work is
A)The Mérode Altarpiece.
B)the Arnolfini Wedding.
C)the Descent from the Cross.
D)the Adoration of the Lamb.
7.
Which of the following was a typical binder used in tempera paints?
A)glue
B)water
C)egg yolk
D)milk
8.
Which of the following artists painted Descent from the Cross?
A)Campin
B)Van Eyck
C)Van der Goes
D)Van der Weyden
9.
The ox in van der Goes' The Adoration of the Shepherds represents
A)heavenly angels.
B)faithful Christians.
C)unbelievers.
D)Satan.
10.
The details in Portrait of a Lady reveal that the woman is
A)impoverished.
B)wealthy.
C)grieving.
D)angry.
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