Art History II Milestone II

Using this image as a reference, which of the answer choices is NOT an aspect of Symbolism? "The Scream" Edvard Munch

Depicts only what can be seen, such as workers or urban scenes

In 1897 the British government removed about 3,000 works of art from a city in West Africa that were later housed in the British Museum.This museum is an example of a(n) __________.

Encyclopedic Museum

Which artist was best known for his association with the Art Nouveau movement in Paris?

Hector Guimard

What is the correct order of the four categories of painting, from most to least important, according to the academy?

History painting, portraiture, genre painting, landscape

Compared to Baroque and Rococo architecture, the Neoclassical style is almost minimalist due to its lack of __________. Architects, including Thomas Jefferson, were influenced by classical buildings such as the __________ in Rome, which includes columns, a triangular pediment and a dome.

elaborate decoration; Pantheon

Which of the following paintings is an example of Post-Impressionism?

"The Basket of Apples" Paul Cezanne

Which of the following statements about the Art Nouveau style is NOT true?

Art Nouveau explored themes including darkness, the imagination and dreams.

Which of the following statements about African art is FALSE?

Art is created only by professional artists.

Which of the following aspects of Realism is present in this painting? "The Banjo Lesson" Henry Ossawa Tanner

Artist uses visible brushstrokes

Which of the following characteristics of this painting are traits of Romanticism? "Bonaparte Visiting the Plague Victims of Jaffa" Antoine-Jean Gros

Exotic location and subject matter that inspires fear and awe

Which of the following characteristics of Japanese prints is NOT present in this painting by Vincent van Gogh? "The Sower"

Focus on fleeting pleasures in life

Which of the statements below is one of the ideas behind the Arts and Crafts architectural style in Great Britain?

It emphasized the importance of fine craftsmanship and meaningful labor of the worker.

Which of the following statements about this painting is true? "the Hay Wain" John Constable

It is a pastoral scene.

Why is this painting a good example of Dark Romanticism? "The nightmare" Henry Fuseli

It uses images of anthropomorphized evil.

Who was the original designer of Favrile glass, which was used in lamps and stained glass windows?

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Which term best describes this painting? "The Slave Market" Jean-Leon Gerome

Orientalism

Which of the following is the main reason why the Impressionists' work was harshly criticized when it was first exhibited?

The first Impressionist paintings appeared to be unfinished, like oil sketches with visible brushstrokes.

Which statement regarding the Pre-Raphaelites is NOT true?

They supported the academic style of art.

Which of the following is the corresponding reason why this artist chose to paint "en plein air?"

To capture the changing effects of light at different times of day

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassicism?

Use of symbolism to depict thoughts and emotions

Who was the inventor of the calotype, an early process for photography using paper and negatives?

William Henry Fox Talbot

Which of the following statements about the Eiffel Tower is NOT true?

With respect to its style, it was viewed as spiritual and traditional by its supporters.