This object that we studied today symbolizes death and is found in Vanitas artwork
What is the skull!
100
The Merode altarpiece is classifed as this type of painting - meaning it has three connected panels
What is a triptych!
100
Rather them tempura, this painting was created through these art materials
What are oils!
100
The odd anamorphic shape in the forefront of this painting is really this
What is a skull!
100
These two disciplines are supposedly divided and could benefit from collaborating
What is material studies and art history
200
These two objects symbolize the inevitable passing of time and the certainty of death
What is an hourglass and a watch!
200
This is the time period in which the Merode Altarpiece was constructed during.
What is during the Northern Renaissance!
200
Name one meaning symbolized by the mirror in Jan Van Eyck's portrait
What is:
-God's promised salvation through the Passion scenes
-the eye of God observing the wedding vows
-representation of the entire visual world
200
The painting was created in this art period
What is the Northern Renaissance
200
This is the subject of The Butcher Stall painting
What is the Virgin and holy family on flight into Egypt
300
This lovely smelling objects are found in the Merode Altarpiece and symbolize Mary's purity and virginity
What are white lily flowers!
300
Name one defining characteristic of Northern Renaissance artwork
-Bringing the divine into everyday life through setting or usage of objects
-realism not based on spacial accuracy but rather very descriptive details
300
The term found in the assigned Van Eyck article for the artist's usage that caused the viewer to delay recognition and contemplate the meaning of his paintings
What is disguised symbolism!
300
The objects on the higher shelf represent this, and the ones on the lower shelf represent this
What is the heavenly realm and the earthly realm
300
The subject of the Butcher Stall is located in this part of the painting. What this suggests
What is the background. Suggests we have overwhelmed spiritual nurture with physical pleasure
400
Name an object and its symbolism found in the Venus, Cupid Folly and Time art piece
-hour glass behind father time - time is limited
-silk robe - wealthy patronage
-Venus' crown - wealthy patronage
-white pigeon -
-rose petals - child's foolish playfulness
400
Name all the people found in the Merode Altarpiece
Who are:
patron
his wife
the messenger
Mary
the angel Gabriel
Joseph
400
Name three ways/objects that help you determine the economic status of the couple in this painting
This statue is hidden in the top left corner of the painting
What is the crucifixion of Christ
400
In Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time, the character Deceit is part child and part this
What is a reptile
500
These two objects in The Ambassadors are highly foreshortened or distorted, but one is done so to match our reality and one to look ambiguous. This suggest what about our reality
What is the lute, and the skull. Reality may not be what it seems.
500
This is the object St. Joseph is constructing in the third panel; explain its significance to understand the painting's overall meaning
What is the mouse trap
-significance is through Christ's entering the world and sacrificing himself, he will save others from sin and Satan is being trapped and destroyed
500
Gender roles are expressed through this painting in what way?
Through the positioning of the man and woman - man stands closer to outside world & woman stands closer to inside world.
500
The broken string in the lute and the open lyric book suggest this
What is discord or unrest in society
500
Name five scholarly steps of the to consider when analyzing a painting
What is basic facts, subject matter, formal qualities, style, patronage, historical context, critical judgment, interpretation