Baroque Art IV: France and England Answers

Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size?a.Louis Xb.Louis XIVc.Georges de la Tourd.Antoine Le Nain

What Baroque characteristic can you identify in the piece above? a. contrasting areas of light and shadow b. tenebrism c. strongly emotional d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why would the painting above be considered Baroque? a. The dresses of the woman and child are extremely ornate and fancy. b. Emotion is present in the face of the mother and there is a strong contrast between the figures in the foreground and the dark background. c. The details of rich patterns and fabrics create emotion in the image. d. The painting was done by an extremely famous Baroque artist. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the name of the piece above? a. Landscape with Socrates on a Hill b. Landscape of Ruin c. Landscape with Saint John on Patmos d. Saint Peter on the Isle of Patmos Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following was an architect who dominated English Baroque architecture?a.Christopher Pennb.Christopher de la Tourc.Christopher Wrend.Christopher Jens

What was Nicolas Poussin’s art known to be?a.clear, detailedb.orderly, arrangedc.simplisticd.overt, dramatic

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.

Where on the church pictured above can you locate evidence of Baroque influence? a. There are dramatic towers on both sides of the dome. b. The frieze has a detailed, ornate, bas relief. c. The facade contains deep porticos which cause a dramatic play of light and shadow. d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Most of the artwork in England was produced to______________________.a.honor the familyb.give as giftsc.keep family records

Who is the artist of the painting above? a. Poussin b. Christopher Wren c. Antoine Le Nain d. The artist is unknown. Please select the best answer from the choices provided