Question 1

Typical of Dutch landscape painting was the work of:

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Jacob van Ruisdael is considered one of the most important Dutch landscape painters, known for his intricate and detailed depictions of the Dutch countryside, including forests, hills, and rivers. Judith Leyster was known for her portraits and genre scenes, Frans Hals for his lively portraits, Rembrandt for his historical and biblical paintings, and Nicolas Poussin was a French painter associated with the classical tradition.

Question 2

Consider Gentileschi's Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes and David's The Oath of the Horatii. These paintings represent idealized visions of heroic figures in two different cultures. Explain the political and social forces that influenced their form and content.

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Question 3

Consider Bernini's St. Teresa in Ecstasy. Discuss the aspects of this work's form and content that exemplify the religious Baroque style supporting the Roman Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.

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Question 4

Consider the painting The Pursuit from The Progress of Love, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and discuss why the patron rejected the series.

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Question 5

Compare and contrast Baroque art in France, Spain, and Italy with Dutch Baroque, mentioning not only the formal visual aspects of works, but also differences in theme and content. Finally, explain the major reasons for the differences.

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Question 6

Foremost among French painters of the 17^th century was ___________, who painted _________.

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Nicolas Poussin was a leading French painter of the 17th century, known for works like "The Ashes of Phokion."

Question 7

Baroque art is often considered to be dramatic and emotional. With reference to specific works, explain how artists created these effects and then discuss the purposes for which artists sought to affect viewers emotionally during this period.

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Question 8

Consider Velázquez's Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor) and Rembrandt's Sortie of Captain Cocq's Company of the Civic Guard (The Night Watch). The two paintings were made within 10 years of one another, but in countries with very different cultures. Explain the social/political forces that contribute to the works' differences.

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Question 9

Explain the relationship between Neoclassical art and the revolutionary movements in the 18^th century. Support your points with references to specific works of the period.

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Question 10

One of the most influential buildings of the architect Francisco Borromini was:

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San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane is one of Borromini's most influential buildings and is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Its unique undulating facade and geometric floor plan showcase Borromini's innovative style and attention to detail.

Question 11

Discuss the similarities and differences in Entombment, a painting by Italian artist Carvaggio, and Raising of the Cross, by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.

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Question 12

Compare and contrast the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles with the Mirror Room of the Amalienburg, indicating how aspects of each represent the Baroque and Rococo styles, respectively.

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Quiz 17: The 17th and 18th Centuries

Typical of Dutch landscape painting was the work of:

Consider Gentileschi's Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes and David's The Oath of the Horatii. These paintings represent idealized visions of heroic figures in two different cultures. Explain the political and social forces that influenced their form and content.

Consider Bernini's St. Teresa in Ecstasy. Discuss the aspects of this work's form and content that exemplify the religious Baroque style supporting the Roman Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.

Consider the painting The Pursuit from The Progress of Love, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and discuss why the patron rejected the series.

Compare and contrast Baroque art in France, Spain, and Italy with Dutch Baroque, mentioning not only the formal visual aspects of works, but also differences in theme and content. Finally, explain the major reasons for the differences.

Foremost among French painters of the 17^th century was ___, who painted _.

Baroque art is often considered to be dramatic and emotional. With reference to specific works, explain how artists created these effects and then discuss the purposes for which artists sought to affect viewers emotionally during this period.

Explain the relationship between Neoclassical art and the revolutionary movements in the 18^th century. Support your points with references to specific works of the period.

One of the most influential buildings of the architect Francisco Borromini was:

Discuss the similarities and differences in Entombment, a painting by Italian artist Carvaggio, and Raising of the Cross, by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.

Compare and contrast the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles with the Mirror Room of the Amalienburg, indicating how aspects of each represent the Baroque and Rococo styles, respectively.

Quiz 17: The 17th and 18th Centuries

Typical of Dutch landscape painting was the work of:

Consider Gentileschi's Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes and David's The Oath of the Horatii. These paintings represent idealized visions of heroic figures in two different cultures. Explain the political and social forces that influenced their form and content.

Consider Bernini's St. Teresa in Ecstasy. Discuss the aspects of this work's form and content that exemplify the religious Baroque style supporting the Roman Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation.

Consider the painting The Pursuit from The Progress of Love, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and discuss why the patron rejected the series.

Compare and contrast Baroque art in France, Spain, and Italy with Dutch Baroque, mentioning not only the formal visual aspects of works, but also differences in theme and content. Finally, explain the major reasons for the differences.

Foremost among French painters of the 17th century was ___________, who painted _________.

Baroque art is often considered to be dramatic and emotional. With reference to specific works, explain how artists created these effects and then discuss the purposes for which artists sought to affect viewers emotionally during this period.

Explain the relationship between Neoclassical art and the revolutionary movements in the 18th century. Support your points with references to specific works of the period.

One of the most influential buildings of the architect Francisco Borromini was:

Discuss the similarities and differences in Entombment, a painting by Italian artist Carvaggio, and Raising of the Cross, by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.

Compare and contrast the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles with the Mirror Room of the Amalienburg, indicating how aspects of each represent the Baroque and Rococo styles, respectively.

Foremost among French painters of the 17^th century was ___, who painted _.

Explain the relationship between Neoclassical art and the revolutionary movements in the 18^th century. Support your points with references to specific works of the period.