18th Century Art in Europe Answers

What does the above sculpture depict? a. Venus dying in Cupid’s arms b. Cupid saying goodbye to his love Venus c. Cupid reviving Psyche with a kiss d. Cupid reviving Aphrodite with a kiss Please select the best answer from the choices provided

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.a.Baroqueb.Neoclassicalc.Romanesqued.Gothic

What significance does the painting above have? a. The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time. b. This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed. c. It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style? a. the objects b. costume and architecture c. classical themes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What was the artist’s purpose with the painting above? a. She wanted to prove herself as a teacher. b. She wanted to show her skill with color. c. She wanted to answer sexist rumors about her paintings. d. She wanted to create the most expensive painting of her time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did the artist of the above painting attempt to elevate the portrait to a higher status? a. by using classical and mythological themes b. by including more technical aspects c. by including linear perspective and vanishing point d. by adding a child to the painting Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Many British patrons preferred their portraits to be set in ________________ backgrounds.a.modern and elegantb.classical and historicalc.graceful and cheerfuld.religious and somber

How does the artist include an element of role reversal in the image above? a. there are no men, to emphasize they are not the most important b. the only male figure in the painting is a bust of her father, who acts as her muse c. the artist plays the role of the usual “male” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which styles are evident in the image above? a. Rococo and Enlightenment b. Baroque and Enlightenment c. Neoclassical and Enlightenment d. Baroque and Neoclassical Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What part of the image above exhibits a Rococo influence? a. the dramatic quality b. the dark contrast with the figures c. feminine charms in lavish manner Please select the best answer from the choices provided