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What was the primary factor that contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas in Northern Europe?
What was the primary factor that contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas in Northern Europe?
- The rise of strong monarchs who sponsored great artists
- The growth of powerful city-states in Northern Europe
- The end of the Hundred Years' War between England and France
- The travels of scholars, painters, and merchants who visited Italy (correct)
Which characteristic was prominent in the Northern Renaissance art?
Which characteristic was prominent in the Northern Renaissance art?
- Exaggerated proportions and stylized forms
- Grandiose representations of religious figures
- Realism in depicting human forms and social reform (correct)
- Idealized forms and perfection of human figures
Which of the following events did NOT contribute to the growth of the Northern Renaissance?
Which of the following events did NOT contribute to the growth of the Northern Renaissance?
- The sponsorship of great artists by strong monarchs
- The rise of powerful city-states in Northern Europe (correct)
- The end of the Hundred Years' War between England and France
- The growth of populations in England, France, the Netherlands, and Flanders
Which of the following monarchs is mentioned in the text as having sponsored great artists during the Northern Renaissance?
Which of the following monarchs is mentioned in the text as having sponsored great artists during the Northern Renaissance?
What was the primary focus of the Northern Renaissance art, according to the text?
What was the primary focus of the Northern Renaissance art, according to the text?
What significant event in 1494 caused many artists to flee the area and migrate northward, contributing to the Golden Dutch Age of Renaissance Art?
What significant event in 1494 caused many artists to flee the area and migrate northward, contributing to the Golden Dutch Age of Renaissance Art?
Which of the following artists is known for emphasizing religious subjects, classical myths, and realistic landscapes?
Which of the following artists is known for emphasizing religious subjects, classical myths, and realistic landscapes?
Which artist is credited with using recently discovered oil-based paints, revolutionizing painting by creating deeper and more subtle colors and deepening the character of the subject?
Which artist is credited with using recently discovered oil-based paints, revolutionizing painting by creating deeper and more subtle colors and deepening the character of the subject?
Which artist is known for depicting everyday peasant life, large groups, harvests, rich colors, details, and a sense of life and feelings?
Which artist is known for depicting everyday peasant life, large groups, harvests, rich colors, details, and a sense of life and feelings?
Which of the following statements is true about Christine de Pizan?
Which of the following statements is true about Christine de Pizan?
