15th Century: Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula I Practice Flashcards

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How did Hugo van der Goes create realism in the image above?

A

He used atmospheric perspective

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2
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What does an altar symbolize in a Christian church?

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Focal point of the church

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What does the dog represent in the following image? (Hint: The name “Fido” may come from this representation.)

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The dog represents the fidelity that should exist in husband-and-wife partnerships. Fido is a word that implies “trustworthy.” Therefore, it can be concluded that The dog in the image symbolizes the faithfulness that occurs in couples

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4
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What is the antependium?

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It is the front surface of a block altar

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How does atmospheric perspective create realism?

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Objects that are further from the viewer are less clear and detailed, while objects closer to the viewer are sharper and more detailed

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What theme did all of the symbols in Flemish art possess?

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They all had religious meaning

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What is a polyptych?

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A polyptych is an altarpiece consisting of many panels

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What were the most commonly used symbols in Flemish art?

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Everyday objects

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9
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What did people place on the altars?

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Relics of the church’s patron saint

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