Question 1

The illusionism found in French manuscript was influenced by contact with ____.

Accepted Answer

Italy was a center of Renaissance art and illusionism techniques, which had a significant impact on the art produced throughout Europe during that time period. French artists would have likely been exposed to these techniques through contact with Italian artists and art that made its way to France through trade and exchange.

Question 2

Which city derived its wealth from the wool trade and then expanded into banking?

Accepted Answer

Bruges, located in modern-day Belgium, was known for its wool trade in the Middle Ages. The city eventually expanded into banking, with its port becoming a financial center in Europe.

Question 3

Which of the following was Philip the Bold of Burgundy's grandest artistic enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Philip the Bold of Burgundy's grandest artistic enterprise was the Chartreuse de Champmol, a monastery where he commissioned a number of significant works of art, including the tombs of his parents, the portal sculptures of the monastery church, and the altarpiece for the high altar.

Question 4

The following phrase from Revelations, "pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb," is depicted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb" is a reference to the Altar of the Lamb from the Ghent Altarpiece. The altarpiece depicts scenes from the Bible, including the Lamb of God holding a banner with this phrase on it.

Question 5

Which artist served as the dean of the painters' guild of Ghent and worked for Tommaso Portinari?

Accepted Answer

Hugo van der Goes served as the dean of the painters' guild of Ghent and worked for Tommaso Portinari, creating the famous Portinari Altarpiece.

Question 6

The Hundred Years War primarily involved which two kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

The Hundred Years War was primarily between England and France, with intermittent conflict between the two kingdoms from 1337 to 1453.

Question 7

Which of the following was a dynastic symbol of Burgundian power?

Accepted Answer

Chartreuse de Champmol was a dynastic symbol of Burgundian power as it was the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and contained the tombs of Burgundian rulers. The other options (Valois Castle, Chateau Blanc, and Saint Bavo) do not have significant historical connections to the Burgundian dynasty.

Question 8

Jan van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife contains many symbols. Which of the following is an allusion to fidelity?

Accepted Answer

The dog is a common symbol of loyalty and fidelity in Renaissance art, and is often depicted as a companion to couples in marriage portraits. In this painting, the small dog is shown standing between Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife, symbolizing their faithfulness and devotion to each other.

Question 9

Enhancing its meaning, the Portinari Altarpiece contains small scenes, such as ____, in the background.

Accepted Answer

The Portinari Altarpiece contains small scenes in the background that include the arrival of the magi, which is a significant event in the Christian tradition and connects to the central scene of the adoration of the magi depicted in the foreground of the altarpiece.

Question 10

In the calendar pages of Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, scenes of courtly life alternate with ____.

Accepted Answer

The calendar pages of Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry depict scenes of courtly life alternating with seasonal tasks, illustrating the activities associated with each month.

Question 11

____ contributed to the decentralization of religious practice.

Accepted Answer

Books of Hours were personal prayer books that allowed laypeople to engage in religious practices privately, thus contributing to the decentralization of religious practice from the church to the individual.

Question 12

Who was the noble patron who commissioned Les Très Riches Heures?

Accepted Answer

Les Très Riches Heures was commissioned by Jean, Duke of Berry, one of the most powerful French princes of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Question 13

What element of Veit Stoss's style recalled the design principles of Late Gothic architecture?

Accepted Answer

Veit Stoss's style is characterized by sharp forms that resemble the intricate and dynamic lines found in Late Gothic architecture, which often features pointed arches and flame-like tracery.

Question 14

The ____ were the most powerful northern European rulers during much of the 15th century.

Accepted Answer

The dukes of Burgundy, particularly Philip the Good and Charles the Bold, were the most powerful rulers in northern Europe during much of the 15th century. They controlled a large portion of present-day France, Belgium, and Netherlands, and were known for their wealth, patronage of the arts, and military might. The popes of Rome, guilds, and kings of England were important during this time as well, but not as dominant as the dukes of Burgundy.

Question 15

What does the fountain created by Claus Sluter for the cloister of Chartreuse de Champmol symbolize?

Accepted Answer

The fountain created by Claus Sluter, known as the Well of Moses, symbolizes everlasting life, as it was intended to be a representation of the fountain of life in Christian theology.

Question 16

Which of the following artists specialized in images of the Madonna and Child?

Accepted Answer

Hans Memling is known for his many depictions of the Madonna and Child.

Question 17

Which of the following would support the argument that the Well of Moses created by Claus Sluter did not actually spout water?

Accepted Answer

The Carthusian commitment to silence would preclude any sound-making device, supporting the argument that the Well of Moses did not spout water.

Question 18

In Martin Schongauer's engraving, he created distinctions of tonal values and textures. He distinguished between skin and cloth, feather and fur. Which of the following is the title of Martin Schongauer's engraving?

Accepted Answer

The description matches the subject matter of Martin Schongauer's engraving depicting Saint Anthony being tormented by demons. The distinctions of tonal values and textures were likely used to emphasize the horror and intensity of the scene.

Question 19

In the 15th century, the dukes of Burgundy wielded power over which of the following counties?

Accepted Answer

The dukes of Burgundy wielded power over Flanders in the 15th century.

Question 20

The Nuremberg Chronicle is a tribute to the new craft of the printed illustrated book. What was the content of the Nuremberg Chronicle?

Accepted Answer

The content of the Nuremberg Chronicle was the history of the world, from the creation of the world to the year it was published (1493). It was a universal history that chronicled the major events of human history, including the biblical narrative, the classical Greeks and Romans, and contemporary events of the fifteenth century.

Quiz 20: Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Northern Europe