15th C Early Renaissance Flashcards
1
Q
What do you call a 2 piece altar?
A
Diptych
2
Q
What do you call a 3 piece altar?
A
Triptych
3
Q
The best tapestries in the 15th and 16th C came from…?
A
Flanders
4
Q
An example of tapestries 🦄
A
Unicorn: Christ Captured by Virgin Mary
5
Q
What is the Renaissance definition?
A
Rebirth of classical antiquity
Interest in human capabilities
Artists still deeply Christian and working for church
6
Q
What is Tempura and it’s characteristics?
A
Pigments mixed with diluted egg yolk. Long lasting Dries quickly Thin Matt finish Not bright colours