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The Northern Renaissance Agenda: February 22, 2024

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What was the main reason why the ideas of the Renaissance emerged in Northern Europe?

Strong monarchs in the North sponsored great artists

Which European countries were influenced by the Renaissance ideas taken from Italy?

England, France, the Netherlands, and Flanders

What characteristic of art was prominent in the Northern Renaissance?

Realism and human dignity

What major event came to an end before the emergence of Renaissance ideas in Northern Europe?

<p>The Hundred Years War between England and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which monarch of France sponsored renowned artists like Da Vinci during the Northern Renaissance?

<p>Francis I</p> Signup and view all the answers

What region of Belgium is known for its contribution to the Northern Renaissance?

<p>Antwerp</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist is known for using realism in portraiture and painting prominent figures like Henry VIII?

<p>Hans Holbein</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artistic development is associated with the Golden Dutch Age of Renaissance Art?

<p>Realistic portrayal of perspective, light, and shadow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist is credited with revolutionizing painting through the use of recently discovered oil-based paints?

<p>Jan van Eyck</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a defining characteristic of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's artistic style?

<p>Realistic depiction of peasant life and harvests</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist is known for painting religious subjects and mythological themes, such as the Descent from the Cross?

<p>Peter Paul Rubens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a highly educated woman who spoke out against misogyny during the Renaissance period?

<p>Christine de Pizan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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