Northern Renaissance Class Agenda: February 22, 2024

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What artistic innovation did Jan van Eyck contribute to the Renaissance?

Using realism in portraiture
Revolutionizing painting through the use of recently discovered oil-based paints (correct)
Emphasizing religious subjects and classical myths
Developing a more realistic depiction of everyday peasant life

Which of the following artists is known for their religious subjects and mythology in their work?

Pieter Bruegel, the Elder
Johannes Vermeer
Albrecht Durer
Peter Paul Rubens (correct)

Which characteristic of Pieter Bruegel, the Elder's work is described in the text?

Everyday peasant life, large groups, harvests (correct)
Realistic landscapes
Use of recently discovered oil-based paints
Emphasis on classical myths

Which individual spoke out against misogyny during the Renaissance period?

Christine de Pizan (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the artists with their notable contributions to Renaissance art:

Albrecht Durer = Emphasized religious subjects, classical myths, and realistic landscapes Hans Holbein = Used Realism in portraits and painted Henry VIII Johannes Vermeer = Focused on perspective, light, and shadow in paintings Pieter Bruegel, the Elder = Depicted everyday peasant life, large groups, and harvests with rich colors and details Signup and view all the answers

Match the artistic techniques with the respective artists who revolutionized them:

Jan van Eyck = Revolutionized painting by using oil-based paints for deeper and more subtle colors Albrecht Durer = Emphasized realistic landscapes and classical myths in his work Peter Paul Rubens = Known for religious subjects and mythology in paintings like 'Descent from the Cross' Christine de Pizan = Highly educated individual who spoke out against misogyny during the Renaissance period Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations with their significance in Renaissance art:

Flanders = Artistic center of Northern Europe in the 1500s Germany = Home to artists like Albrecht Durer and Hans Holbein who made notable contributions to art England = Where artist Hans Holbein emigrated to and painted portraits like Henry VIII Naples = Many artists fled this area in 1494, leading to an evolution in Renaissance art Signup and view all the answers

Match the artistic periods with their characteristics:

Golden Dutch Age of Renaissance Art = Emerged after many artists fled Naples and evolved into a period of significant artistic growth Realism Movement in Portraiture = Associated with artists like Hans Holbein who focused on realistic depictions of individuals Movement for More Realistic Depictions of Life = Led by artists like Pieter Bruegel, the Elder who depicted everyday scenes with rich colors and details Innovations in Painting Techniques = Jan van Eyck used oil-based paints to create deeper colors and revolutionize painting Signup and view all the answers

Match the subjects/themes with the artists known for portraying them:

Everyday Peasant Life and Harvests = Pieter Bruegel, the Elder depicted these scenes with rich colors and details Religious Subjects and Mythology = Peter Paul Rubens painted works like 'Descent from the Cross' focusing on these themes Perspective, Light, and Shadow = Johannes Vermeer's paintings were known for their emphasis on these elements Classical Myths and Realistic Landscapes = Albrecht Durer emphasized these subjects in his artworks Signup and view all the answers

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