Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic

Question 1

Which of the artist’s skills are best represented in the piece above? a. his skill at transparencies and reflections b. his ability to paint realistic images c. his ability to capture motion d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics of Rubens came from his influences?a.dramatic lightingb.dynamic diagonal compositionc.intense emotionsd.all of the above

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D

Question 3

Who painted the image above? a. Pieter Claesz b. Peter Paul Rubens c. Rembrandt d. Anthony van Dyck Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 4

The Dutch were so proud of the painting below that they _______________________. a. presented it to King Charles I b. presented it to the French queen Marie de’ Medici c. used it as a model for Flemish painters d. presented it to the French queen Marie Antoinette Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 5

What type of painting is Anthony van Dyck most famous for?

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royal portraiture

Question 6

Where did Peter Paul Rubens get most of his inspiration for the image below?

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Answers may vary. Italian Baroque masters and the Flemish tradition

Question 7

Why was this painting originally called, "The Night Watch"?

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Answers will vary. Before the painting was restored it had a dense layer of grime, deep and darkened varnish, and dark architectural background, so many believed it to be a depiction of night.

Question 8

What trick of Rubens did Van Dyck include in the above painting?

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Answers may vary. He enhances the stature of Charles I. If you look closely, you can see that he is taller than his pages and his horse.

Question 9

How did Rubens alter the future of Baroque art?

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Answers will vary. He combined Flemish and Baroque styles, making his painting synonymous with Flemish Baroque.

Question 10

How did the artist add drama to the image above? a. He used more dramatic lighting than ever before. b. He created a narrative painting with conflict. c. He added some unnecessary but colorful characters. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A

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