Baroque Art IV: France and England

Question 1

How does Poussin create an orderly progression through perspective in the image above?

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Answers will vary. Through the clearly defined foreground, middleground, and background.

Question 2

Which of these best describes the inside of the Palace of Versailles?a.The hall is lined with windows, and leads to fountains.b.The hall is lined with mirrors, gilded statues and glass chandeliers hang above.c.The hall is lined with statues of Louis XIV.

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B

Question 3

How can you tell the artist of the image above was untrained?

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Answers may vary. The way the baby is standing on the mother’s lap is rather ambiguous. The mother’s bent legs are not depicted correctly to support the child either.

Question 4

Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Louis XIV

Question 5

Who is depicted in the image above?

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Mary Magdalene

Question 6

Who is the artist of the image above? a. Christopher Wren b. Georges de la Tour c. Nicolas Poussin d. Antoine Le Nain Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 7

Describe the stylistic influence of the church seen above.

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Answers will vary. The church is a combination of basilica-style building and a united dome building.

Question 8

What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting? a. English Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting. b. French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting. c. English Baroque painting displayed high contrast of light and shadow. d. English Baroque painting had a strong Dutch Baroque influence, not seen as much in French painting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 9

What was Christopher Wren’s focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

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Answers may vary. He focused on salvaging St. Peter’s Cathedral, however it failed. Instead, he designed a new church which is a hallmark of English Baroque.

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