What printmaking technique was used in The Nuremberg Chronicle, and why was this technique successful for this image?
a) woodcut, because it enabled the artist to define details clearly
b) intaglio, because it enabled the artist to create atmospheric effects
c) silkscreen, because it enabled the artist the create bold, bright colors
d) monotype, because the artist wanted an image that looked like painting
Answer: a
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