16th Century Northern Europe III: England – Flashcards
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What does the term "Tudor Court" mean?
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Refers to the Tudor family that ruled England for over one hundred years
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Which of the following best describes the design of Hardwick Hall?
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NOT Both A and B
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Who was Hans Holbein the Younger?
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A Flemish painter who became known as the "King's Painter." His portrait of Henry VIII is one of the most famous in art history.
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Which two countries had the biggest influence on English art?
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Germany and the Netherlands
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The High Great Chamber of Hardwick Hall was designed to hold six famous Brussels tapestries which depict the story of ____________.
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Ulysses
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Who designed the building below?
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Robert Smythson
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What did Hans Holbein the Younger come to be known as?
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"King's Painter"
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What element of art and principle of design was the focus for the building below?
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Symmetry and balance
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What infomation does the inscription in the painting above give us?
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This painting was made when King Henry VIII was 49 years old
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What was another name for the time period of Queen Elizabeth's court?
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Elizabethan period
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In the Tudor Court, artistic focus was on religious painting.
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F
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What themes were common in English architecture?
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Classical
