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What is foreshortening? a. a technique used to create light and shadow b. a technique used to create depth in an image c. a technique that draws attention to the foreground d. a technique of shading with black pencil Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?a.They wanted to paint something other than religious imagery.b.They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.c.They wanted to challenge the traditions of the past.d.They wanted to honor artists who came before them.

What did Houdon use as a prototype for the sculpture above? a. classical gods b. classical Biblical figures c. classical athletes d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What does the scene above depict? a. a volunteer army that had halted the Prussian invasion in 1792-1793 b. a recreated scene from the French Revolution c. a revolt by the french people to overthrow the monarch Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture?a.He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration.b.After taking a trip to Rome and Greece following the U.S. independence from Britain, he wanted to recreate the same style.c.He wanted to create a “new look” in the United States.d.It was part of a peace alliance deal between the U.S. and Italy and Greece.

Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?a.unvarnished truthb.the working classc.subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in artd.all of the above

Who is considered the master of the Romantic landscape? a.James Mallord William Turnerb.Francisco Goyac.Theodore Gericaultd.Francois Rude

What was Monet most interested in?a.soft colors, and how they influenced the moodb.light, the changes of light, and how it affected objectsc.creating a warm feeling in the paintingd.portraits of subjects on the fringe of society

Why does the above painting fit the Neoclassical style? a. the subtleness b. restrained drama of this scene c. the classical influence of the figure d. the bright colors used Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does the painting above clearly represent Realism? a. the color choice of the artist b. through the use of tenebrism c. the honest and striking expressions of the subjects d. through the use of foreshortening Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why is the above painting representative of the Romantic period? a. It contains a high contrast of light and dark. b. It is highly emotional, idealized, and full of feeling. c. It depicts a scene of love. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did Renoir glamorize his clientele?a.by replacing them with his young artist friends and their modelsb.by putting them in dark colorsc.by making their life seem so exciting

Prior to 1848, monumental canvasses were reserved for _________________. a.religious imagesb.triptychsc.heroic subjects and pictures of the powerfuld.landscapes

How did art change during the Enlightenment period?a.There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works.b.Artists shunned classical works in favor of modern art.c.Classical portraiture became very popular.d.Artists began to design woodcuts and stained glass works.

Where did the term “Impressionism” come from?a.Critics who were impressed by this form of art.b.Critics who were not impressed by this form of art.c.Critics who thought these pieces were merely “impressions” of art.

Which of the following is Degas known for?a.painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light settingb.using foreshorteningc.traditional training and visually enticing compositionsd.all of the above

What does the white figure in the scene above symbolize? a. submission b. purity c. humility d. a Christ-like figure Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the main subject of the painting above? a. the visual effect that light produces on the scene b. the ships under the bridge c. the bridge itself d. the buildings along the side of the painting Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is depicted in the image above? a. the French invasion of Spain b. the French killing Spanish prisoners after a fight c. a French attack on Spanish gypsies d. a Russian attack on Spanish gypsies Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who painted the image above? a. Jacques Copley b. John Singleton Copley c. Jacques-Louis David d. Jacques Horatii Please select the best answer from the choices provided