Realism — Unit test Answers

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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