Why Did Painters in the Netherlands Begin Producing Smaller-Scale Paintings

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why did painters in the Netherlands begin producing smaller-scale paintings during the sixteenth century?

• A) Canvas was in short supply.
• B) Patrons wanted paintings appropriate for homes.
• C) Church patrons desired less ostentatious artwork.
• D) The smaller size made them easier to transport.

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Definitions:

Thrust Faults

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, typically associated with compressional tectonic forces.

Seismic Waves

Vibrations that travel through Earth's interior or along its surface, generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or manmade explosions.

Surface Waves

Types of seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface, causing ground movement in all directions, often responsible for earthquake damage.

P-Waves

Primary waves, or compressional waves, which are the fastest kind of seismic wave and can travel through solid, liquid, or gas layers of the Earth.