Question 1

In Burial of Count Orgaz ,El Greco has crowded the pictorial field with figures and obscured the spatial setting of the scene in a way that recalls ___________paintings in Italy.

Accepted Answer

The Mannerist painters of Italy often crowded their compositions with figures and played with spatial distortions, similar to what El Greco has done in Burial of Count Orgaz.

Question 2

What motivated the building of many lavish country residences in England during the sixteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The building of many lavish country residences in England during the sixteenth century was motivated by newly created aristocrats wanting to display their wealth and status. This was a time when many wealthy people were able to purchase land and become part of the landed gentry, and they wanted to show off their newfound status by building grand houses.

Question 3

The Italian artist __________ was summoned to France by King Francis I.

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci was summoned to France by King Francis I and spent the last years of his life there, working on various projects for the king. Michelangelo was primarily based in Italy during his career and only briefly visited France. Giulio Romano and Juan de Herrera were also Italian artists, but they were not summoned to France by King Francis I.

Question 4

Why did painters in the Netherlands begin producing smaller-scale paintings during the sixteenth century?

Accepted Answer

Patrons wanted paintings appropriate for homes.

Question 5

Albrecht Altdorfer emerged as one of the great German painters of _________,a genre that grew in popularity in the sixteenth century.

Accepted Answer

Albrecht Altdorfer was known for his stunning landscapes and is one of the prominent artists of the German Renaissance.

Question 6

The entrance hall at Hardwick Hall includes all of the following decorative details EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The entrance hall at Hardwick Hall includes Flemish tapestries, an ornately carved fireplace, and enormous windows, but it does not have mosaic floors in the Roman style.

Question 7

During the sixteenth century,____________ was the commercial center of the southern Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

During the sixteenth century, Antwerp was one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Europe, serving as a major port and commercial center for the southern Netherlands. It was a hub for the trade of commodities such as textiles, spices, and luxury goods, and attracted wealthy merchants and financiers from all over Europe. While Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam, and Bruges were also important cities during this time period, they did not have the same level of economic and cultural significance as Antwerp.

Question 8

Hans Holbein is best known for his ________________________.

Accepted Answer

Hans Holbein is most famous for his portraits of nobles and diplomats in the Tudor court. He was appointed as the court painter by Henry VIII in 1536 and produced many portraits of the royal family and other influential figures. While he also created engravings and woodcuts, as well as some sculptures, his portraiture is the most renowned aspect of his artistic output.

Question 9

Juan de Herrera was the second architect on __________.

Accepted Answer

Juan de Herrera was the second architect on The Escorial, a Renaissance monastery and palace in Spain.

Question 10

Scholars believe that Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights may be all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence or scholarly consensus that Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is a visualization of a satirical poem by Jacob Cats. The other options are interpretations that have been considered by scholars.

Question 11

Women artists such as Caterina van Hemessen benefited from the decline of religious painting and the increasing interest in __________,which became a major source for their work.

Accepted Answer

Women artists like Caterina van Hemessen benefited from the increasing interest in portraits, which became a major source of their work, as opposed to religious painting.

Question 12

El Greco's distinctive style _________________.

Accepted Answer

El Greco's distinctive style was influenced by Byzantine icons and Venetian painting techniques, which he blended with his own unique style.

Question 13

How did Dürer contribute to the growth of Nuremberg as a key center of German goldsmithing?

Accepted Answer

Dürer's career was marked by a focus on craftsmanship, which he applied to a wide range of mediums. He produced designs for metalwork throughout his career, and this focus on metalworking was influential in the development of Nuremberg as a center of goldsmithing.

Answer: A
 While Dürer created designs for metalwork, he also produced a number of small-scale, exquisitely crafted works in gold himself. These works were so well-regarded that they contributed to Nuremberg's reputation for exceptional goldsmithing.

Answer: B
 While Dürer had a number of apprentices and assistants, he did not lend his name to a family of goldsmiths. This choice is incorrect.

Answer: D
 There is no evidence that Dürer created print advertisements for the Nuremberg metalworkers' guild. This choice is incorrect.

Question 14

The text suggests that Dutch artist Caterina van Hemessen probably specialized in paintings of __________.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that Caterina van Hemessen was known for her realistic portraits, particularly of women. This is supported by the information that she painted a self-portrait as well as portraits of other women in her family and circle.

Question 15

The elaborate steel armor with gold inlay made for George Clifford would have been ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The description mentions the armor being "worn in jousting competitions at festivals and public celebrations," indicating that it was intended for use in such events. It is not mentioned as being used for decoration or at royal functions, and there is no indication that it was worn only once for a specific ceremony.

Question 16

Jan Gossaert's ____________style was inspired by Italian Mannerist painting and decorative details drawn from ancient Roman art.

Accepted Answer

Jan Gossaert's style was inspired by Italian Mannerist painting and decorative details drawn from ancient Roman art, which is often referred to as Romanizing.

Question 17

How did the development of an art market impact artists in Antwerp?

Accepted Answer

The development of an art market in Antwerp led to artists specializing in specific genres in order to meet the demands of the market.

Question 18

Foreign influence appears most prominently in what art form of England during the sixteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foreign influence appears most prominently in what...

Question 19

The German-born painter Hans Holbein shaped the tastes of the ____________ courts.

Accepted Answer

Hans Holbein was active in England during the 16th century and was commissioned by Henry VIII to create portraits of the king and his court. Therefore, he shaped the tastes of the English courts.

Question 20

Albrecht Altdorfer's Danube Landscape _________.

Accepted Answer

Albrecht Altdorfer's Danube Landscape contains no narrative subject matter or figures and is a small painting done on vellum over wood. It is also considered to prefigure German Romanticism.

Quiz 5: sixteenth-century art in northern Europe and the Iberian peninsula