Question 1

David's Bonaparte Crossing the Great St.-Bernard

Accepted Answer

The painting depicts Napoleon on horseback, with his head held high and a determined expression on his face, showcasing his intense personality and passionate drive.

Question 2

The nineteenth-century Western fascination with the culture of the Muslim world of North Africa and the Near East is known as

Accepted Answer

The nineteenth-century Western fascination with the culture of the Muslim world of North Africa and the Near East is known as Orientalism, which refers to the way in which the Western world has historically represented the Orient. This representation often resulted in stereotypes and cultural imperialism.

Question 3

Who is best known for his peaceful English countryside scenes, often making oil sketches outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Constable is best known for his peaceful English countryside scenes, which he often created through oil sketches done outdoors.

Question 4

The Houses of Parliament by Sir Charles Barry and
Gothic

Accepted Answer

The Houses of Parliament, designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, are a prime example of Gothic Revival architecture, showcasing the revival and reinterpretation of Gothic architectural elements during the 19th century.

Question 5

The Barbizon painters were interested in combining which English painter's direct approach to nature with a student of Dutch seventeenth-century landscapists?

Accepted Answer

The Barbizon painters were interested in combining Constable's direct approach to nature with the Dutch seventeenth-century landscapist's work. This combination led to the development of a new style of painting focused on capturing the natural world.

Question 6

Which leader of the Hudson River School depicted the vastness of the American wilderness?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cole was a leading figure in the Hudson River School and is known for his panoramic landscapes that depicted the vastness of the American wilderness.

Question 7

Who was the architect of the University of Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson was the architect of the University of Virginia. He designed the main building, known as the Rotunda, as well as nine other pavilions and the surrounding gardens and grounds. Jefferson considered the University of Virginia one of his greatest achievements and intended it to be a model of higher education.

Question 8

The Altes Museum in Berlin was modeled after:

Accepted Answer

The Altes Museum in Berlin was modeled after a Greek Temple. Its design was influenced by the classical architecture of ancient Greece, which is evident in its pediment, colonnade, and frieze.

Question 9

British painters during the Romantic era devoted most of their energies to subjects of urban blight as opposed to nature.

Accepted Answer

British painters during the Romantic era were actually known for their focus on nature and the countryside, with artists like J.M.W. Turner and John Constable creating works that celebrated the beauty and power of the natural world. Some Romantic painters did also depict urban life, but it was not the main focus of the movement.

Question 10

Goya's The Third of May, 1808 was made in response to whose occupation of Spain?

Accepted Answer

Goya's The Third of May, 1808 was made in response to the French occupation of Spain.

Question 11

Who was the artist most closely associated with the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon?

Accepted Answer

Jacques-Louis David was a prominent artist during the French Revolution and also served as a propagandist for Napoleon Bonaparte. He was known for his neoclassical style and his paintings often depicted historical or mythological subjects with strong political undertones. His work was closely associated with the ideals of the French Revolution, such as liberty, equality, and democracy.

Question 12

Whose paintings point to the atrocities of war and man's inhumanity to man?

Accepted Answer

Goya's paintings, particularly his series "The Disasters of War," depict the horrors of war and the brutality inflicted upon civilians and soldiers alike.

Question 13

Romanticism dealt with themes of:

Accepted Answer

Romanticism was a movement that encompassed all three themes of Orientalism, Emotion, and Nature. Romanticism focused on emotion, imagination, individualism, and the glorification of nature. It also showed an interest in the exotic, which often included Orientalism, or the fascination with Eastern cultures and traditions. Therefore, all three of these themes were prevalent in Romanticism.

Question 14

Goya's The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters

Accepted Answer

The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters is a visual representation of Goya's reactions to the crises of his time, including war, superstition, and ignorance.

Answer: B 
 The painting is indeed painted in dark, ominous colors, which adds to the unsettling tone of the piece.

Answer: D 
 The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters is part of a larger series of works by Goya known as Los Caprichos, which all share themes of social commentary and satire. Thus, the work is related to Goya's other works of the time.

Therefore, the correct answer is A and B.

Question 15

In which painter's work are the sick and dying human cargo thrown into the sea during a typhoon?

Accepted Answer

The painting that depicts the sick and dying human cargo being thrown into the sea during a typhoon is "The Slave Ship" by JMW Turner.

Question 16

Who painted in the Neoclassical, linear style but often used exotic, Romantic subject matter?

Accepted Answer

While Ingres primarily worked in a Neoclassical, linear style, he often incorporated exotic and Romantic subject matter into his paintings, such as in his famous painting "The Turkish Bath." Goya also included Romantic subject matter in his work, but did not typically follow a Neoclassical style. David also worked primarily in a Neoclassical style, but did not incorporate exotic or Romantic subject matter to the same extent as Ingres. Greuze worked in a more Rococo style and did not use Neoclassical elements in his work.

Question 17

Who made a painting of an exotic harem woman?

Accepted Answer

Ingres is known for his famous painting "La Grande Odalisque" in which an exotic harem woman is depicted.

Question 18

Which artist, who used lively, colorful, fluid brushwork, looked to literature for exotic subject matter to excite the imagination?

Accepted Answer

Delacroix is known for his lively, colorful, and fluid brushwork, as well as his use of exotic subject matter inspired by literature.

Question 19

Turner aspired to rival great history painting by investing his views with historical motifs, references to the Old Masters, and metaphorical themes.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects Turner's artistic goals and motivations. He sought to elevate his landscapes to the level of history painting by imbuing them with symbolic and allegorical significance, allusions to classical mythology and literature, and references to the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters. Through these formal and conceptual strategies, Turner aimed to convey the grandeur, drama, and moral complexity of historical events and cultural traditions.

Question 20

The philosophy of the Romantic period that saw God and the universe as ultimately identical was:

Accepted Answer

The philosophy of the Romantic period that saw God and the universe as ultimately identical was Pantheism, which believes that everything in the universe is a manifestation of God and that God is everything in the universe.

Quiz 24: Art in the Age of the Romanticism, 1789-1848