Chapter 8 Comprehension Review

What was Jan van Eyck known for in his paintings?

• Developing new kinds of oil paint

• Painting heroic-looking figures

• Creating woodcuts and engravings

• Painting scenes from classical mythology

Which country was Pieter Bruegel the Elder from?

• Germany

• Italy

• Flanders

• Hungary

What was Albrecht Dürer particularly known for besides painting?

• Creating woodcuts and engravings

• Developing new oil paints

• Painting scenes from classical mythology

• Designing giant mazes

What theme did Pieter Bruegel the Elder use in 'Landscape with the Fall of Icarus'?

• A classical myth

• A heroic scene

• A religious theme

• A portrait of a famous person

Who was Hans Holbein the Younger associated with during the Reformation?

• King Henry VIII

• Michelangelo

• Jan van Eyck

• Pieter Bruegel the Elder

What was a common subject in Albrecht Dürer's portraits?

• The humanity of his subjects

• Scenes from classical mythology

• Heroic-looking figures

• Everyday life of peasants

What did Jan van Eyck emphasize in his painting of Giovanni Arnolfini?

• The texture of the subjects’ clothing

• Scenes from classical mythology

• Heroic-looking figures

• The humanity of his subjects