The Northern Renaissance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following innovations is Jan van Eyck known for in his paintings?

• Use of perspective

• Development of new kinds of oil paint

• Fresco painting

• Sculpting in marble

Open Ended

How did the Renaissance movement in Italy influence artists in northern Europe?

Multiple Choice

Which Renaissance artist was known for his self-portraits and mastery of woodcuts and engravings?

• Albrecht Dürer

• Pieter Bruegel the Elder

• Hans Holbein the Younger

• Michelangelo

Open Ended

Compare the self-portraits of Albrecht Dürer from 1498 CE and 1500 CE. What changes do you notice in his style or presentation?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's paintings?

• Focus on everyday people

• Heroic, muscular figures

• Scenes from classical mythology

• Simple, unpretentious settings

Multiple Choice

Which artistic technique did Jan van Eyck use to create realistic textures and lighting in his paintings, as seen in The Arnolfini Portrait?

• Oil painting

• Watercolor

• Fresco

• Tempera

Open Ended

How did the Renaissance movement in Italy impact the artists of northern Europe?