Political Purposes of Art Answers

This painting, entitled Guernica, is an abstract painting of the anguish experienced by those individuals who experienced the Nazi German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. What did Picasso intend to show through this painting? a. He wanted to show the atrocities of war and evils of Fascism. b. He wanted to inform the world of the problems in Germany, in order to increase aid for its people from the League of Nations. c. He wanted to encourage the free world to declare war on fascist nations, in particular Nazi Germany. d. He wanted to create the first piece of abstract art to display at the World’s Fair. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Propaganda is ________________a.a memorial, a lasting remembrance, evidence.b.something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions.c.the art of using symbols, or having symbolic meaning.d.a recurring element in a work of art that provides an effect mode of social protest.

Which of following is a true statement about this portrait of Philip IV? a. By painting him on horseback, any imperfections were easily minimized. b. It was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros. c. It was commissioned by the Spanish government to be distributed throughout the Kingdom. d. The painting depicts Philip IV as he rides to his people after the bubonic plague spread devastation throughout Europe in 1799. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The above painting is a depiction of Napoleon visiting victims of the bubonic plague. What occurred only two months after Napoleon had himself painted with the sick? a. Napoleon declared war on England because the plague originated there. b. Napoleon had them all executed. c. The people declared Napoleon their king. d. The people were provided with medical supplies by Napoleon Please select the best answer from the choices provided

________________ is an influence or authority over other people, territories, or nations.a.Social protestc.Political powerb.Political motived.Social commemoration

In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.a.motifc.toolsb.planed.medium

In the above painting, what message was the artist, Antoine-Jean Gros, trying to spread? a. He intended to portray Napoleon as a compassionate and giving leader, who was not afraid to be among the sick and poor. b. He wanted to portray the horrors caused by the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1799. c. He wanted to show the devastation experienced by the people during the Napoleon Wars, while at the same time show the people’s fortitude and love for Napoleon, d. He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This is a portrait of Henry VIII. Which of the following is not a true statement about this portrait? a. The image of Henry VIII takes up most of the canvas in order to visually convey his power and presence to the people. b. This portrait was commissioned by Henry VIII to distribute throughout the kingdom. c. The artist intentionally painted all of Henry VIII features accurately so that the general public would know his superiority and power were real, and not self-made. d. His clothing is thick, embellished, and expensive, which helped to convey a message of his wealth and superiority over the general public. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest? a. Washington Crossing the Delaware c. Guernica b. Napoleon in the Plague House at Jaffa d. Philip IV on Horseback Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common? a. Both portraits show significance. The portrait on the left shows this by spreading the figure across the canvas, while the other shows the man’s superiority over even a large beast, such as a horse. b. The artists have painted each figure with exaggerated features and overall size, in order to display their powerful presence and create a division between them and common people. c. Both portraits show the men as superior leaders and powerful figures, which was accomplished by the artist ensuring the figures were the main focal point. d. All of the above are true. Please select the best answer from the choices provided