Exam 19: Fifteenth-century Art in Northern Europe

The __________ was one of the first books to be printed in the workshop of Johann Gutenberg.

Tapestries provided both __________ and __________ for the stone walls of fifteenth century buildings.

How did the use of oil paint contribute to Flemish artists' ability to create varied surface textures in paintings?

In __________ printing, individual letters could be arranged, inked, and then printed onto paper.

Engraving on metal requires a technique called __________ in which the lines are cut into the metal plate with sharp tools.

Discuss the patronage, style, possible influences, and disguised symbolism of the Portinari Altarpiece .

What do scholars know for certain about Jan van Eyck's Double Portrait of A Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife ?

Define the International Gothic style. Cite specific works of art and address style, technique, and subject matter.

The __________ reflects the popularity of the Flamboyant style for secular architecture.

Discuss the patronage that produced the Chartreuse de Champmol. Consider the painting and sculpture that were designed for this project.

Why did Philip the Bold commission the Chartreuse de Champmol?

One of the techniques used by printmakers during the fifteenth century was the __________.

The __________ is a mythical, horse-like animal, with cloven hooves, a goat's beard and a single, long twisted horn.

A __________ was a selection of prayers and readings to be used in daily prayer and meditation; it also included a calendar of holy days.

Explain the technique of painting with an oil medium. Include examples of artists and their work as part of your discussion.

How did the artists visually distinguish the duke of Berry in the illustration for the calendar

For most of the fifteenth century, the __________ were the most powerful rulers and art patrons in northern Europe.

The French church of __________ is an outstanding example of the Flamboyant style.

Discuss the major work of Claus Sluter. Address the patronage surrounding his work as well as his style and his use of medium.

Among the finest Netherlandish illuminators of the early fifteenth century were __________.