Fifteenth-century northern European painters employed a new painting medium. What was it and what were its benefits?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The northern European artists used oil paint, with which they could achieve brilliant effects of light, as opposed to the matte effects of tempera and fresco, and could depict effects of material reality.
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A. Ottoman B. Holy Roman C. Byzantine D. Roman
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A. heart and soul B. mind and spirit C. body and blood D. food and drink
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)