Art History 173 Quiz 4

Accomplished, educated women of the upper class often hosted ______, which were intimate, fashionable, and intellectual gatherings in rooms like this one, with profusely decorated walls and ceilings. a. religious rites b. tours c. salons d. academies

C

How does the subject of this work reflect the Enlightenment? a. It celebrates the rise of Catholicism and the cult to new religious devotions. b. It glorifies the divine right of the ruler with a theatrical and dramatic lighting. c. It reflects the rationalism of the Enlightenment, recording a scientific experiment. d. It idealizes the new humble lives of the Spanish and Italian aristocracy.

C

In this sculpture (STATUE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON MADE BY HOUDON) the artist imbues the portrait with _______ . a. a sense of pomposity and wealth to glorify his absolutist power. b. a sense of nostalgia for an agrarian and rural America, symbolized by the attached plowshare. c. Classical ideals of dignity, honor, and civic responsibility. d. a sense of aristocratic sophistication, elegant manners, and playfully luxurious life.

C

The Enlightenment was _________ . a. a major force of political, social, and economic change in the 18th century b. a religious doctrine that emerged in late 17th-century Spain and spread into Northern Europe It is a depiction of the amusements and entertainments of the upper classes called a fête galante c. a cultural movement that originated in Italy as a response to the Protestantism d. an artistic style that developed as opposed to the Mannerism

A

The influence of _______ is evident in the heroic figures and foreshortened anatomy visible in another work by this artist, The Elevation of the Cross. a. Michelangelo b. Leonardo c. Bernini d. Borromini

A

How does Anthony Van Dyck's Charles I at the Hunt convey the king's powerful status? a. Through a naturalistic portrait, in which Charles's surroundings appear submissive. b. Through an idealized portrait, where Charles appears dressed as a godlike force. c. Through a narrative image that shows Charles engaged in hunting wild beasts. d. None of the above.

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The work of other contemporary artists, such as Fragonard's The Swing, suggest the _______. a. strong spirituality and Catholic religious practices of the French aristocracy b. the interests of their patrons in themes of sensual playfulness c. intellectual pursuits of his English aristocratic clientele d. scientific curiosity and technological progress of the early 18th century

B

This style was also popular in late 18th century and early 19th century for the design of national museums, public buildings, and educational institutions. What are the sources of Thomas Jefferson ́s design for buildings such as the Virginia State Capitol and the Rotunda at the University of Virginia? a. They were based on his study of the Palace of Versailles and the Basilica of St. Peter. b. They were influenced by his knowledge of Egyptian and Medieval architecture. c. They were modeled on ancient Roman buildings such as the Maison Carrée and the Pantheon. d. None of the above.

C

What innovative device did Hals introduce in the 17th-century painting of group portraits? a. He placed the figures symmetrically according to height. b. He included allegorical symbols that identified each sitter. c. Figures were depicted as engaged in a lively social event. d. Figures were shown in allegorical roles from ancient mythological stories.

C

As exemplified by this domestic interior (on the left), what artistic style, derived from the French term rocaille, developed in early 18th-century France when the court moved from Versailles to Paris? a. Baroque b. Romanticism c. Romanesque d. Rococo

D

Despite the extravagant surroundings and clothing, Rigaud also made the sitter appear ____. a. as the talented singer that he was in his youth proud of his fashionable looks. b. as a benefactor of the people and whose authority derived from a democratic parliament. c. God-like, with a pose and attributes that identify him with the Greek god Zeus. d. surprisingly human due to the directness of his gaze and the frankness of his aging face.

D

In these scenes, the artist often creates considerable suspense, excitement, and wonder by introducing a dramatic illumination borrowed from the tenebrism of Baroque artists like: a. Bernini & Brunelleschi b. Van Gogh & Monet c. Palladio & Donatello d. Gentileschi & Caravaggio

D

Rembrandt was also an exceptional painter of group portraits, such as The Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq. What makes this mentioned work a brilliant example of the theatrical and emotional style that we usually associate with the 17th-century visual arts? a. The artist ́s ability to capture the frenetic activity of a company forming for a street parade. b. The dramatic use of light revealing Rembrandt ́s familiarity with Rubens and Caravagggio ́s works. c. The arrangement of the officers striding purposefully forward and the intensity of gestures and facial expressions. d. All of the above. e. Only A and B.

D

This Flemish painter was known for _________. a. his large studio with assistants, such as Van Dyck, who specialized in particular details b. his skills as both a painter and a diplomat c. being offered commissions by local patrons and European ruling monarchies and aristocrats d. all of the above e. only A and B

D

What elements in this portrait helped Rigaud to transmit the image of an absolutist ruler? a. The magnificent surroundings, including a throne and a cloth of honor that serves as canopy. b. The elegant coronation robes trimmed with gold fleurs-de-lis and lined with ermine. c. The pompous pose of the sitter looking down on the observer emphasizing his exalted position. d. All of the above.

D

What was the significance of the series Marie de' Medici commissioned from this artist? a. The series memorialized and glorified her career as queen and regent of France. b. Her late husband, Henry IV, was the first in the Bourbon royal line. c. It celebrates her success in diplomacy and negotiating marriage alliances. d. All of the above. e. Only B and C.

D

Which of the following describe the art patronage and tastes in the 17th-century Dutch Republic? a. Patrons such as royalty and the Catholic Church were uncommon. b. Due to economic prosperity, an expanding class of merchants emerged as art patrons. c. Painters centered on genre scenes, landscapes, portraits, and still life painting to appeal to the newly prosperous Dutch merchants. d. All of the above.

D

These portraits, filled with many individuals charged with the military protection of a Dutch city, were commissioned and paid for by the Dutch monarchs as a sign of gratitude for their service. a. True b. False

FALSE

This English artist had an illustrious career in London, became court portraitist to King Charles I and initiated a national school of painting ending with the British tradition of importing painters from the Continent. a. True b. False

FALSE

French Enlightenment philosopher Denis Diderot admired the work of Fragonard and Watteau and felt that art's function was to "capture the sophistication and merriment of the elegant aristocracy." a. True b. False

False

Who is the artist who used pedants in his paintings. (Pendants are an artistic, literary, or musical composition intended to match or complement another.)

Fran Hals

Who is the sitter for Jean-Antoine Houdon in his neoclassical statue?

George Geeber Washington

Who is famous for including his own face in his pieces of art?

Rembrandt