Renaissance to Contemporary 2D Art - AP Art History
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Renaissance painting was different from medieval painting for all of the following reasons EXCEPT .
Renaissance painting was different from medieval painting for all of the following reasons EXCEPT .
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The Renaissance saw an explosion in new forms of art, which explicitly sought a break from Medieval tradition. One of the chief features thematically was a revival in Classical subjects from ancient Greece and Rome. Renaissance artists also used new techniques and methods to create wider use of perspective and contrast in colors and light elements.
The Renaissance saw an explosion in new forms of art, which explicitly sought a break from Medieval tradition. One of the chief features thematically was a revival in Classical subjects from ancient Greece and Rome. Renaissance artists also used new techniques and methods to create wider use of perspective and contrast in colors and light elements.
Oil Paint only became widespread in European art in the .
Oil Paint only became widespread in European art in the .
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Oil paint, created by blending paint pigments with flaxseed or linseed oil, allows for deeper and richer colors, which can also be blended more easily into different colors. Oil painting replaced tempera paint, which was mixed with egg yolk, in Europe around the late fifteenth century, initially in the work of Early Netherlandish painters, like Jan van Eyck. Van Eyck's influence on the Italian Renaissance made oil painting the standard in European art by 1500.
Oil paint, created by blending paint pigments with flaxseed or linseed oil, allows for deeper and richer colors, which can also be blended more easily into different colors. Oil painting replaced tempera paint, which was mixed with egg yolk, in Europe around the late fifteenth century, initially in the work of Early Netherlandish painters, like Jan van Eyck. Van Eyck's influence on the Italian Renaissance made oil painting the standard in European art by 1500.
The sixteenth-century German artist who wrote an influential work on human proportion was .
The sixteenth-century German artist who wrote an influential work on human proportion was .
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Albrecht Dürer was the most well-respected and influential German artist of the Early Renaissance period. A large portion of this influence stems from his impressive paintings and engravings; however, he also wrote two books of art theory, Four Books of Measurement and Four Books of Proportion, which were widely read by generations of artists.
Albrecht Dürer was the most well-respected and influential German artist of the Early Renaissance period. A large portion of this influence stems from his impressive paintings and engravings; however, he also wrote two books of art theory, Four Books of Measurement and Four Books of Proportion, which were widely read by generations of artists.
The juxtaposition of the woman holding a balance and the painting of The Last Judgment in the background symbolizes
The juxtaposition of the woman holding a balance and the painting of The Last Judgment in the background symbolizes
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The image of Christ in the background is in stark contrast to the woman weighing her jewelry, it is a comment on the contrast between humility and wealth.
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The image of Christ in the background is in stark contrast to the woman weighing her jewelry, it is a comment on the contrast between humility and wealth.
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The artist uses all of the following techniques in this painting except for .
The artist uses all of the following techniques in this painting except for .
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Grisaille, Hatching, and underpainting were all techniques commonly used by Vermeer and the early Dutch painters.
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Grisaille, Hatching, and underpainting were all techniques commonly used by Vermeer and the early Dutch painters.
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The early Renaissance painter of the massive allegorical painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" was .
The early Renaissance painter of the massive allegorical painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" was .
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The Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch took many of the conventions of Medieval art and turned them on their heads. His "Garden of Earthly Delights" is a triptych altarpiece depicting religious themes and is meant as instruction in religious belief. It also, however, features odd figures and a massive scale with unique perspectives that helped kick off many features of Renaissance art.
The Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch took many of the conventions of Medieval art and turned them on their heads. His "Garden of Earthly Delights" is a triptych altarpiece depicting religious themes and is meant as instruction in religious belief. It also, however, features odd figures and a massive scale with unique perspectives that helped kick off many features of Renaissance art.
The artist Michelangelo was key to the development of art.
The artist Michelangelo was key to the development of art.
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Michelangelo (1475-1564) is often considered the prototypical "Renaissance man," along with Leonardo da Vinci, thanks to his key involvement in painting, sculpture, and design. Michelangelo was one of the earliest painters to use realistic imagery, forced perspective, and an enhanced use of color. His work was key in the development of Renaissance themes like a return to classical motifs, a sense of grandeur, and the use of scientific knowledge in the arts.
Michelangelo (1475-1564) is often considered the prototypical "Renaissance man," along with Leonardo da Vinci, thanks to his key involvement in painting, sculpture, and design. Michelangelo was one of the earliest painters to use realistic imagery, forced perspective, and an enhanced use of color. His work was key in the development of Renaissance themes like a return to classical motifs, a sense of grandeur, and the use of scientific knowledge in the arts.
Pictured above is the Arnolfini Portrait, and can be found at the Website of National Gallery, London.
In commemoration of what event was this portrait painted?
Pictured above is the Arnolfini Portrait, and can be found at the Website of National Gallery, London.
In commemoration of what event was this portrait painted?
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The joining of their hands, the headdress the woman wears and the position of the woman nearer to the bed are all symbolic of a union of marriage between these two people.
The joining of their hands, the headdress the woman wears and the position of the woman nearer to the bed are all symbolic of a union of marriage between these two people.
Which painter created the portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on horseback that commemorated the Imperial victory at the Battle of Mühlberg?
Which painter created the portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V on horseback that commemorated the Imperial victory at the Battle of Mühlberg?
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The Equestrian Portrait of Charles V, which includes the actual horse and armor the Emperor used at Mühlberg, is one of Titian's most famous and significant works. The painting combined a realistic foreground of the emperor and his horse with a more airy background, while containing little of the symbolic elements typical of paintings of the era. Titian's painting became a template for many later portraits of monarchs in equestrian poses.
The Equestrian Portrait of Charles V, which includes the actual horse and armor the Emperor used at Mühlberg, is one of Titian's most famous and significant works. The painting combined a realistic foreground of the emperor and his horse with a more airy background, while containing little of the symbolic elements typical of paintings of the era. Titian's painting became a template for many later portraits of monarchs in equestrian poses.
The Early Netherlandish painter who made the panel painting known as The Descent from the Cross was .
The Early Netherlandish painter who made the panel painting known as The Descent from the Cross was .
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Rogier van der Weyden created the famous panel of The Descent from the Cross in 1435. The work features the rich colors and portraiture representative of much Early Netherlandish art, but also focuses the viewer's attention to the scene's humanity while simultaneously emphasizing the religious nature of the image. The effective combination of these two elements would prove hugely influential to Italian Renaissance painters.
Rogier van der Weyden created the famous panel of The Descent from the Cross in 1435. The work features the rich colors and portraiture representative of much Early Netherlandish art, but also focuses the viewer's attention to the scene's humanity while simultaneously emphasizing the religious nature of the image. The effective combination of these two elements would prove hugely influential to Italian Renaissance painters.
Which of the following was the official court painter for Henry VIII of England, and in that role created famous portraits of Anne Boleyn, Thomas More, and Thomas Cromwell?
Which of the following was the official court painter for Henry VIII of England, and in that role created famous portraits of Anne Boleyn, Thomas More, and Thomas Cromwell?
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Hans Holbein the Younger is referred to with the suffix to differentiate him from his father, who was a painter of the Late Gothic school. Holbein the Younger was an innovator in the Northern Renaissance style, beginning in Germany and then moving to England to become the official painter for the court of King Henry VIII. There, he made significant advances to the art of portraiture with his paintings of the important figures of the court life in England.
Hans Holbein the Younger is referred to with the suffix to differentiate him from his father, who was a painter of the Late Gothic school. Holbein the Younger was an innovator in the Northern Renaissance style, beginning in Germany and then moving to England to become the official painter for the court of King Henry VIII. There, he made significant advances to the art of portraiture with his paintings of the important figures of the court life in England.
Which sixteenth-century artist worked primarily in Spain and painted The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, incorporating his own face into the scene?
Which sixteenth-century artist worked primarily in Spain and painted The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, incorporating his own face into the scene?
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El Greco, born Domenikos Theotopoulos (1541–1614) was a Mannerist painter and sculptor. He born in Crete and worked in Rome and Spain. His well-known work The Burial of the Count of Orgaz was commissioned in 1586 by the parish priest of Santo Tomé.
El Greco, born Domenikos Theotopoulos (1541–1614) was a Mannerist painter and sculptor. He born in Crete and worked in Rome and Spain. His well-known work The Burial of the Count of Orgaz was commissioned in 1586 by the parish priest of Santo Tomé.
This artistic style flourished in Europe during the mid-to-late sixteenth century, and tended to be expressive and dynamic rather than serene and idealized.
This artistic style flourished in Europe during the mid-to-late sixteenth century, and tended to be expressive and dynamic rather than serene and idealized.
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Mannerism departed from the High Renaissance style that emphasized symmetry, balance, and perfection. Instead, Mannerist artists allowed the imperfections, emotions, and disproportions of their subjects to show through, sometimes even enhancing them.
Mannerism departed from the High Renaissance style that emphasized symmetry, balance, and perfection. Instead, Mannerist artists allowed the imperfections, emotions, and disproportions of their subjects to show through, sometimes even enhancing them.
Which early Baroque Italian painter was is known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro and darkly expressive biblical scenes, as well as frequently portraying young boys?
Which early Baroque Italian painter was is known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro and darkly expressive biblical scenes, as well as frequently portraying young boys?
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Michelangelo Caravaggio's paintings showed a striking use of the high contrast between dark and light known as chiaroscuro, pushing the technique further than any artist had previously. He used it to give drama to many of his psychologically charged paintings of religious scenes. He also often painted boys, sometimes incorporated into these scenes and sometimes in a non-religious or Classical context.
Michelangelo Caravaggio's paintings showed a striking use of the high contrast between dark and light known as chiaroscuro, pushing the technique further than any artist had previously. He used it to give drama to many of his psychologically charged paintings of religious scenes. He also often painted boys, sometimes incorporated into these scenes and sometimes in a non-religious or Classical context.
The above painting depicts what biblical scene that was a common feature of medieval art?
The above painting depicts what biblical scene that was a common feature of medieval art?
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This painting is by the Medieval artist Fra Angelico and known as the Cortona Annunciation. Painted from 1433-1434, it depicts the archangel Gabriel telling the Virgin Mary that she is pregnant with the Christ child. The Annunciation, as a key moment in the Bible, was a very popular theme in Medieval European art. This particular painting was part of an altarpiece in a church in Cortona, Italy, and painted by a priest.
This painting is by the Medieval artist Fra Angelico and known as the Cortona Annunciation. Painted from 1433-1434, it depicts the archangel Gabriel telling the Virgin Mary that she is pregnant with the Christ child. The Annunciation, as a key moment in the Bible, was a very popular theme in Medieval European art. This particular painting was part of an altarpiece in a church in Cortona, Italy, and painted by a priest.
In Medieval art, a man dying with arrows in his sides depicts .
In Medieval art, a man dying with arrows in his sides depicts .
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Saint Sebastian was a martyr of the early Christian church who died in the Diocletian persecutions of the third century CE. He became a popular figure in medieval art, usually shown as being tied to a tree with arrows in his sides. This image was to convey what an appropriate Christian martyr should look like.
Saint Sebastian was a martyr of the early Christian church who died in the Diocletian persecutions of the third century CE. He became a popular figure in medieval art, usually shown as being tied to a tree with arrows in his sides. This image was to convey what an appropriate Christian martyr should look like.
The Virgin Mary is usually depicted wearing what color garment in medieval art?
The Virgin Mary is usually depicted wearing what color garment in medieval art?
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As one of the most revered figures in Christianity, the Virgin Mary was a constant theme of medieval religious art. In order to function as a highly visible symbol in a mostly illiterate culture, many different symbols were used to distinguish Mary. Most important was her robe, which was typically a bright blue color, which denoted expensive silks.
As one of the most revered figures in Christianity, the Virgin Mary was a constant theme of medieval religious art. In order to function as a highly visible symbol in a mostly illiterate culture, many different symbols were used to distinguish Mary. Most important was her robe, which was typically a bright blue color, which denoted expensive silks.
In Christian hagiography, which figure is depicted as having a stone in his head?
In Christian hagiography, which figure is depicted as having a stone in his head?
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Saint Stephen is traditionally considered the first martyr of Christianity, and his death by stoning is told in the biblical book of Acts. Due to the circumstances of his death, he was usually depicted with a stone implanted in his skull. Thanks to his position as "the first martyr," Saint Stephen very commonly depicted in Medieval art.
Saint Stephen is traditionally considered the first martyr of Christianity, and his death by stoning is told in the biblical book of Acts. Due to the circumstances of his death, he was usually depicted with a stone implanted in his skull. Thanks to his position as "the first martyr," Saint Stephen very commonly depicted in Medieval art.
Based on his artistic work, who is mostly likely the artist who wrote that the most praiseworthy form of painting is the one that most resembles what it imitates?
Based on his artistic work, who is mostly likely the artist who wrote that the most praiseworthy form of painting is the one that most resembles what it imitates?
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DaVinci even dissected human cadavers in his efforts to understand accurately the human form. His drawings and paintings reflect great attention to reproduction of reality, as seen in his quote. Matisse was a Fauve, Renoir, an Impressionist, and Parmigianino was a Mannerist, whose elongated body features depart from strict realism.
DaVinci even dissected human cadavers in his efforts to understand accurately the human form. His drawings and paintings reflect great attention to reproduction of reality, as seen in his quote. Matisse was a Fauve, Renoir, an Impressionist, and Parmigianino was a Mannerist, whose elongated body features depart from strict realism.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT .
Jean-Michel Basquiat was influenced by all of the following EXCEPT .
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Jean-Michel Basquiat blossomed in the New York art scene in the early 1980s, thanks to his fusion of social commentary, African-American culture, and street art in his paintings. Using abstract expressionist forms instead of realistic depictions, Basquiat's work is often disturbing and strange, with words and icons illuminating the image. Basquiat died of a heroin overdose in 1987, cutting short his life and career at an early age and increasing the rarity of his existing works.
Jean-Michel Basquiat blossomed in the New York art scene in the early 1980s, thanks to his fusion of social commentary, African-American culture, and street art in his paintings. Using abstract expressionist forms instead of realistic depictions, Basquiat's work is often disturbing and strange, with words and icons illuminating the image. Basquiat died of a heroin overdose in 1987, cutting short his life and career at an early age and increasing the rarity of his existing works.