Question 1

William Blake ________.

Accepted Answer

William Blake was a visionary poet, artist, and printmaker who believed in personal and creative freedom, did not accept traditional Christian values, rebelled against the teachings of the Royal Academy, and is considered one of the key figures of the Romanticism movement. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

Question 2

John Everett Millais's Ophelia was painted in one day and was inspired by a dream the artist had after reading Hamlet.

Accepted Answer

Although Millais's painting Ophelia was inspired by Hamlet, it was not painted in one day. It took him many months to complete the painting, as he meticulously researched and depicted the flora and fauna in the scene.

Question 3

Frederic Edwin Church was a student of ________.

Accepted Answer

Frederic Edwin Church was a pupil of American landscape painter Thomas Cole.

Question 4

What aspects of Édouard Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe (Luncheon on the Grass) discomforted many viewers when it was first exhibited?

Accepted Answer

The painting was controversial due to its unconventional technique, the presence of a nude woman with clothed men, and the direct gaze of the woman, challenging traditional norms.

Question 5

Gustave Courbet's The Stonebreakers alarmed upper-class viewers because it reminded them of recent uprisings by the poor.

Accepted Answer

Gustave Courbet's The Stonebreakers, a painting depicting two laborers doing physically demanding and grueling work, was seen as a statement about the plight of the working class. In the context of the time period, which included recent uprisings and revolts by the poor, the painting alarmed upper-class viewers who feared further unrest.

Question 6

Thomas Cole's The Oxbow:

Accepted Answer

The Oxbow by Thomas Cole shows a view of the Connecticut River, exemplifies the idea of the sublime, and includes a self-portrait of the artist.

Question 7

Which painting was included in the first Salon des Refusés (Salon of the Rejected)?

Accepted Answer

Édouard Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe caused controversy and was rejected from the official Salon exhibition in 1863, so it was included in the first Salon des Refusés. The other paintings listed were not part of this particular exhibition.

Question 8

Camille Claudel was a model for Auguste Rodin, and later become his much loved second wife.

Accepted Answer

Camille Claudel was actually Rodin's assistant and lover, but they were never married.

Question 9

In Francisco Goya's Family of Charles IV:

Accepted Answer

Goya includes a self-portrait of himself standing at his easel in the background, reflecting his presence and role as the artist capturing the royal family.

Question 10

Artists in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood were inspired by works from ________.

Accepted Answer

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a group of English artists who sought to reject the academic art of their time and create works that harked back to the styles of the earlier periods, particularly the Middle Ages. They were inspired by medieval art and literature, and sought to imbue their works with a sense of moral purpose and emotional intensity that they felt was lacking in contemporary painting. They also rejected the emphasis on idealized beauty that characterized much of the art of the era, preferring instead to depict their subjects with a greater degree of realism and individuality. Therefore, the best choice is C, the Middle Ages.

Question 11

Henry Ossawa Tanner was influenced by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Henry Ossawa Tanner was influenced by ________.
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Question 12

Goya painted a slightly unflattering portrait of the Spanish royal family because he strongly disliked them and wanted to insult the King.

Accepted Answer

There is no definitive evidence that Goya painted the Spanish royal family in an unflattering manner out of personal dislike or intent to insult. His style often included realistic and candid depictions, which may have been perceived as unflattering.

Question 13

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Moulin de la Galette ________.

Accepted Answer

The painting Moulin de la Galette by Renoir depicts a new, urban, middle class enjoying their leisure time at a popular dance venue. It is a lively and colorful representation of modern Parisian life, with a focus on the everyday activities of people from different social classes. It does not have a serious tone, does not depict only the upper classes, and does not use sharp, clean lines.

Question 14

Gustave Courbet described his own work as "realist."

Accepted Answer

Gustave Courbet was a French painter who founded the Realism movement in the 19th century. He described his own work as "realist," emphasizing his focus on depicting the world as it truly was, without idealization or romanticism.

Question 15

Frederic Edwin Church captured the natural wonder and power of Niagara Falls in his painting by using grand scale.

Accepted Answer

Frederic Edwin Church's painting "Niagara Falls, from the American Side" is known for its large size and dramatic depiction of the waterfall, highlighting its awe-inspiring natural power.

Question 16

Who painted Paris Street: Rainy Day?

Accepted Answer

Gustave Caillebotte painted Paris Street: Rainy Day.

Question 17

Paris Street: Rainy Day demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Paris Street: Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte captures the modern urban environment of Paris with its new streets and buildings, showcases the artist's skillful use of perspective, and evokes a sense of isolation amidst the bustling city.

Question 18

Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Moulin de la Galette is set ________.

Accepted Answer

Moulin de la Galette is a famous painting by Renoir depicting an outdoor scene at a Parisian café called Moulin de la Galette.

Question 19

A critic praised Monet's work Impression Sunrise by saying it had given a viewer such clarity of thought and purpose that he ran out of the gallery and immediately began writing a novel.

Accepted Answer

The statement is fictional and there's no historical record of a critic praising Monet's "Impression, Sunrise" in this manner, leading to the immediate writing of a novel. The painting is known for initiating the Impressionist movement, not for inspiring novel writing directly.

Question 20

Compare Michelangelo's Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel ceiling (3.123) with William Blake's Elohim Creating Adam (3.157). First do a thorough formal analysis of both artworks. Then discuss how the formal differences convey the contrasts in meaning of the two artworks. 27. The Hudson River School painted ________.  [MC L1]

Accepted Answer

The Hudson River School was a group of American landscape painters in the mid-19th century, known for their realistic and romantic depictions of American scenery, particularly in the Hudson River Valley and surrounding areas. Therefore, the correct answer is B - American landscapes.

Quiz 28: Art of Europe and America 1700-1865: Rococo to Romanticism