Art Jan Van Eyck

Jan Van Eyck:

• famous for The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa; studied anatomy; worked with the laws of perspective to create realistic works of art

• famous for his fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his statue of the biblical hero David, a testament to the perfection of the human form

• a sculptor who studied Greek and Roman statues and created statues such as one of Saint George

• an architect who studied the buildings of classical Rome and designed churches with classical columns and rounded arches as an alternative to Gothic cathedrals

• a Flemish artist who imitated nature by painting on wooden panels and captured true-to-life details by experimenting with oil paints

Who painted the Arnolfini Portrait and when?

• Jan Van Eyck

• In 1434

• Jan Van Eyck, in 1434

• Giotto, in 1266

Who is considered one of the pioneers of Early Netherlandish painting?

• Jan Van Eyck

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

Which of the following is a famous work by Jan Van Eyck?

• The Last Supper

• The Arnolfini Portrait

• Starry Night

• The Scream

What is the primary language used in Jan Van Eyck's inscriptions on his paintings?

• Latin

• Dutch

• French

• German

In which century did Jan Van Eyck create most of his works?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

Which technique is Jan Van Eyck credited with perfecting?

• Fresco

• Oil painting

• Watercolor

• Acrylic

What is the significance of the mirror in 'The Arnolfini Portrait'?

• It reflects the artist

• It shows the witnesses

• It is purely decorative

• It reflects the sky

Which city is closely associated with Jan Van Eyck's career?

• Florence

• Bruges

• Paris

• London

What is a common theme in Jan Van Eyck's paintings?

• Religious symbolism

• Abstract expressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism