Realism — Unit test

Question 1

Who had a very successful career as a royal painter, and spent most of his life decorating Versailles and Fountainebleau?

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Charles Le Brun

Question 2

How did British Revival architecture change from the Rococo style?

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Answers may vary. British Revival architects felt the Rococo style was too extravagant. British architecture was inspired by classical architecture.

Question 3

What is the name of the painting above?

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Nebel (Fog) Either the German or English answer is correct.

Question 4

What does the image above depict?

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The image depicts the death of Jean-Paul Marat in his bath, painted by Jacques-Louis David.

Question 5

What was Jefferson’s role in the development of the United States Capitol?

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Jefferson helped guide and influence the design of the United States Capitol, promoting a Neoclassical style based on ancient Roman architecture.

Question 6

What is the name of the Eakin’s painting that received much criticism from critics in America for its portrayal of surgery?

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The Gross Clinic

Question 7

In the painting above, what did the artist borrow from Monet?

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Monet’s use of natural light

Question 8

What did Houdon’s style come to be associated with?

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Republican politics

Question 9

What Japanese characteristic did Degas use in the above painting, as well as much of his work?

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Angular viewpoints

Question 10

What classical story is the figure in the above painting telling?

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Answers may vary. She plays the part of a Roman priestess making a sacrifice to the personifications of female beauty, the Three Graces.

Realism — Unit test Answers