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Art History: 15th Century: Northern Europe And The Iberian Peninsula I [Quiz]

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Which of the following is true about Flemish painting?
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The art was both symbolic and realistic.
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What did the color purple symbolize in Flemish painting?
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Christ's royal heritage.
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What is a triptych?
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A piece of art with three panels.
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Which of the following was a famous Flemish painter?
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Jan van Eyck.
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How was Rogier van der Weyden's Last Judgment displayed?
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Painted on inside to display when open, painted on outside to display when closed.
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What is a guild?
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An association of people of a certain trade or occupation.
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Which of the following is depicted in the image below?
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The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will be the mother of Jesus.
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What technique was used to create a more realistic interpretation in Flemish art?
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Atmospheric perspective.
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Which of the following statements is true about the paintings of Flanders?
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Artists commonly understood symbols in their paintings.
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What is atmospheric perspective?
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The effect produced by diffusion of light in the atmosphere whereby more distant objects have less clarity of outline and are lighter in tone.
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What traditional Flemish symbols can you identify in the piece below?
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All of the above.
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A three-paneled painting is called a __________.
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Triptych.
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In the above image, what does the white towel in the back of the middle panel represent?
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Purity.
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In Robert Campin's Triptych of the Annunciation, what everyday object was turned into a religious symbol?
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A white towel.