Early Northern Renaissance Flashcards

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Who were the major patrons in the north?

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The court of the Dukes of Burgundy and wealthy private citizens

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What medium did northern artists develop and use?

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Oil paints

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What elements inspired the northern renaissance art?

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Religion, and greek roman art

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The importance of disguised symbolism

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Disguised symbolism adds meaning to the pieces, and contributes to the observer’s understanding.

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Why was the altarpiece so important in the north?

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The altarpiece was important because it contributed to a new way to view religious art. It also may have elevated the status of those commissioning the art when included with religious figures such as the Virgin Mary and Christ

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Merode Altarpiece by Campin

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donors on left; mary and angel gabriel in the middle; oil paints used, vibrant and illuminated; disguised symbolism, candle=holy ghost

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Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck

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god/jesus in center flanked by mary and apostle john; Adam and Eve on either side; savior=lamb; exterior, colors are more muted; meticulous and richly detailed

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Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck

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disguised symbolism, dog=fidelity, oranges=wealth, green=fertility

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Deposition by Rogier van der Weydon

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master of emotion; Christ and Mary’s body’s in shape of a bow; diagonal line of sight through Christ and Mary and ends with the skull of Adam; vibrant colors

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