Realism — Unit test

Question 1

Who is depicted in the image above?

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The image depicts Samuel Adams.

Question 2

How was nature viewed differently in the Romantic period compared to the Enlightenment and Neoclassical periods?

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Answers will vary. In Enlightenment and Neoclassical art, nature was viewed as orderly, rational, and subject to laws that people can manipulate and observe, while during the Romantic period, nature was viewed as more powerful than themselves, and analogous to human feelings.

Question 3

Below is a quote by the artist of the above painting. Choose the answer that completes the quote. “Close your _________ eyes in order that you may first see your painting with your __________ eye.” a. rational; emotional b. outside; inside c. physical; spiritual d. spiritual; physical Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 4

How does the artist create the mood in the piece above?

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Answers may vary. The tired, weary, and hungry expression on the grandmother’s face, as well as the colors the artist chose.

Question 5

What are the three forms (shapes) of arabesques used in Rococo architecture?

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S-shapes, C-shapes, and reversed C-shapes

Question 6

The sculpture above quickly became known as “The Marseillaise.” What else was named “The Marseillaise”?

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The French national anthem

Question 7

How did the ideal woman change in the two images above? (Titian’s image - left, Manet’s image - right)

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Answers may vary. Manet’s nude is more angular and flattened, while Titian’s is rounder and softer looking.

Question 8

What is the name of the building above?

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Chiswick House

Question 9

How is Boucher’s style in the painting above different from that seen in works from other Rococo artists?

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Answers may vary. This painting contains robust figures and a sensual feel that is much different than the work of other Rococo painters.

Question 10

How is Degas’ work different from the other Impressionists?

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Answers may vary. He does not use natural light or the outdoors; instead his setting is indoors with artificial light.

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