Jean Fouquet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Jean Fouquet born?Circa 1420
2. Where was Jean Fouquet born?Tours, France
3. When did Jean Fouquet die?Circa 1481
4. What is the artistic period?Late Gothic / Early Renaissance
5. What is the key innovation?Inventor of the portrait miniature
6. Who was Jean Fouquet?Jean Fouquet was a French artist who lived in the 1400s and painted beautiful pictures for kings and queens.

Quattrocento: The 15th century in Italian art history, characterized by the Early Renaissance.
Manuscript Illumination: The artistic decoration of handwritten books with intricate designs, borders, and illustrations.
Portrait Miniature: A small, highly detailed portrait, typically painted on a small surface like vellum or ivory.
Patronage: The support given by wealthy individuals or institutions to artists, often involving commissions for artwork.