16th Century Northern Europe II: Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands Practice Flashcards
El Greco moved to Toledo, Spain where he hoped for a court appointment from ________.
Philip II
What is a Humanist?
Someone who affirms the dignity of all people
Which city was considered the financial center of Europe during the 16th century?
Antwerp
What unique approach did Bruegel have when it came to painting figures?
He depicted characters not as unique individuals, but rather well observed types that people could relate to from all time periods
How did Antwerp help the economy?
Antwerp served as the commercial and artistic center of the Netherlands. Art became a precious commodity because there was a demand for luxury goods
Who painted the image below?
https://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/4002-03-02-02-00_files/i0270000.jpg
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
What are textiles, and where were they used in Spain?
Textiles are cloths that are woven. They were frequently used in tapestries, robes, and clothes
The fantastic imagination of Bosch is sometimes associated with ___________ art.
Medieval
Which of the following statements best represents a Humanistic approach?
“If we teach them the right way, they will follow it.”
What were some of the most common themes present in the artwork from Spain and the Netherlands of the 16th century?
Religion, secular subjects, portraits, landscapes, common everyday subjects, and fantastic imagination
