AnswersArt History A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27Baroque Art IV: France and England

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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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Who is depicted in the image above?

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Mary Magdalene

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What is the name of the above sculpture by Bernini?

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Ecstasy of St. Theresa

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

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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.

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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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What is a baldacchino?

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A large canopy

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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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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.

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Who of the following was an architect?a.Caravaggiob.Zurbaran c.Berninid.Velasquez

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What depicted in the image above?

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Answers may vary. Judith and her maid servant are cleaning up after the murder of General Holofernes.

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How does the sculpture above convey emotion?

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Answers may vary. The curvature of his body, the dramatic emotion on his face.

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Why is the story of the Château de Versailles considered a “rags-to-riches” story?

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The Château de Versailles began as a modest hunting lodge and was transformed into one of the most opulent palaces in Europe, symbolizing a dramatic rise from humble beginnings to grandeur.

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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.

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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.

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When did French Baroque architecture reach its peak?a.during the rule of Louis XVIb.during the rule of Marie Antoinettec.during the rule of Henry XVd.during the rule of Versailles XV

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What is depicted in the image above? a. King Henry I dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. b. King Charles I dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. c. Rubens himself dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

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What traditional Baroque characteristics can you identify in the piece above? a. open composition b. emotionality c. diagonal composition d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Who painted the image above? a. Pieter Lastman b. Rembrandt van Rijn c. Nicolaes Tulp d. Rachel Ruysch Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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