The text talks about Jan van Eyck’s painting style. How was his artwork different from earlier paintings? (Find a sentence that describes his technique.)

Look at the paragraph about oil painting. What made oil paints better than older types of paint? (Hint: What does the text say about the way oil paints dry?)

The text calls van Eyck the “King of the Painters.” Find a sentence in the text that supports this idea.

The chapter describes how Northern Renaissance artists painted people. What details did they focus on to make paintings look more realistic? (Hint: Look for a sentence that mentions clothing or small objects.)

The text mentions that some Northern artists traveled to Italy. What does this tell us about how ideas spread during the Renaissance? (Find a sentence that explains why they went.)

Find a part in the text that explains why wealthy merchants and bankers supported artists. Why do you think they wanted to pay for art? (Hint: Look for words about power or status.)

The reading talks about printing and books. How did the invention of the printing press help spread Renaissance ideas to the north? (Find the sentence that explains what printing made easier.)

Look for a description of Albrecht Dürer. How did his woodcuts and engravings help share Renaissance ideas with more people?

The text explains how Northern Renaissance artists painted different subjects than Italian artists. What did Northern artists focus on? (Find a sentence that explains their favorite topics.)

The text describes changes in architecture. How did Northern Renaissance buildings look different from older styles? (Hint: Look for a sentence about decoration and design.)

The chapter talks about humanism. What did Renaissance thinkers believe was important? (Find a sentence that explains their new way of thinking.)

Look at the information about portraits. Why do you think Northern artists painted everyday people instead of just religious or royal subjects? (Hint: What does the text say about the middle class?)