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What does the word Rococo describe?a.a fun, joyous, and casual styleb.a classically influenced stylec.a fanciful, refined, and playful style

What is Boucher most well-known for?a.mythological scenesb.perfect detailc.perspectived.tenebrism

During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.a.Baroqueb.Neoclassicalc.Romanesqued.Gothic

What significance does the painting above have? a. The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time. b. This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed. c. It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does the image above depict the revival of the Neoclassical style? a. the objects b. costume and architecture c. classical themes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who is considered the founder of the French Rococo style of painting?a.Jean-Antoine Watteaub.Jean-Honore Fragonardc.Johann Balthasar Neumannd.Jean-Luc Kaisersaal

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What are some techniques the French used to create the fanciful playfulness that Rococo art is known for?a.oversized windows and bold colorsb.mirror reflections and delicate ornamentationc.robust figures and sensual feeld.none of the above

The word “Rococo” comes from a combination of which two languages?a.French and Dutchb.French and Portuguesec.French and Germand.French and Spanish

What is an arabesque?a.an architectural decoration with straight linesb.an architectural decoration painted in goldc.an architectural decoration with flowing lines and swirling shapesd.a French salon decorated in Rococo style

What was the artist’s purpose with the painting above? a. She wanted to prove herself as a teacher. b. She wanted to show her skill with color. c. She wanted to answer sexist rumors about her paintings. d. She wanted to create the most expensive painting of her time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What classic Rococo features can be seen in the image above? a. delicately curved forms b. white-and-gold color scheme c. luxury d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Many British patrons preferred their portraits to be set in ________________ backgrounds.a.modern and elegantb.classical and historicalc.graceful and cheerfuld.religious and somber

What does the above sculpture depict? a. Venus dying in Cupid’s arms b. Cupid saying goodbye to his love Venus c. Cupid reviving Psyche with a kiss d. Cupid reviving Aphrodite with a kiss Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did the artist of the above painting attempt to elevate the portrait to a higher status? a. by using classical and mythological themes b. by including more technical aspects c. by including linear perspective and vanishing point d. by adding a child to the painting Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does the artist include an element of role reversal in the image above? a. there are no men, to emphasize they are not the most important b. the only male figure in the painting is a bust of her father, who acts as her muse c. the artist plays the role of the usual “male” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who is depicted in the image above? a. Marie Curie and her children b. Marie Antoinette and her children c. Queen Elizabeth and her children d. Maria de Catalonia and her children Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Rococo arabesque style?a.reverse S-shapeb.S-shapec.U shaped.X-shape

What part of the image above exhibits a Rococo influence? a. the dramatic quality b. the dark contrast with the figures c. feminine charms in lavish manner Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What happened when Jean-Antoine Watteau submitted the above piece to the Royal Academy of Painting? a. The Academy was so impressed that it honored him with an award. b. The Academy was so impressed that it created a new category of subject matter to accommodate the painting. c. The Academy was so impressed that it presented the painting to the queen. d. The Academy scoffed at the painting, and refused to consider it artwork. Please select the best answer from the choices provided