Exam 8: The Early Renaissance in Europe

What was the traditional interpretation of this painting, and how has it changed?

The new economic system, _____, emerged in its early phase in the 15th century.

What effect did Girolamo Savonarola's teaching have on Florence and its artistic production?

The subject of Rogier van der Weyden's image of Saint Luke Drawing the Virgin was especially appropriate for the _____, which probably commissioned it.

How were portraits commonly featured in 15th-century artworks, and what was their function within them?

Which earlier artist's figure style is recalled here? How did he create the bulky appearance of his figures?

How does this pay tribute to the painting profession?

_____ was the first Flemish artist to receive international fame.

One of the facets of humanism was the renewed interest in classical culture and art. Using specific examples, explain how artists demonstrated a dependency on classical art or subject matter.

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

Which region used canvases to a greater extent because of the high humidity?

Aspects of the narrative and creation of depth of Lorenzo Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise were based on ideas from _____.