Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the concepts and terminology of Northern Renaissance art
- Investigate and apply the fundamental questions we ask when looking at art objects from this movement
- Discuss, collaborate, and generate understanding as to the meaning of Northern Renaissance art
- Assess and evaluate the impact of Northern Renaissance art on the continued evolution of Western art
Key Vocabulary Terms
- oil paint
- relic
- reliquary
- triptych
- altarpiece
- polypych
- tapestry
- iconography
- symbolism
Here are links to art history glossaries that will help you better understand the above key vocabulary terms.