Which artist was known for his cycle paintings and why were they popular in Northern homes?
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A cycle painting was one of a series of paintings on a secular theme such as the seasons or the five senses. Pieter Bruegel, the Elder, painted the months of the year in two-month groupings (Fig. 17.12). There were often moralizing elements in these paintings as well as humor. A market was created for paintings that were not religious due to the growing middle class seeking decorations for their homes.
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Fra Angelico painted with a sense of the new style of the Renaissance, as evidenced by
A. his mastery of depth. B. his use of drab colors. C. his inclusion of gold foil in his paintings. D. the absence of religious symbols in his paintings.
In the illustration from the manga Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNICLE, the artists used diagonal lines to create a strong sense of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).