Neoclassical

How did art change during the Enlightenment period? a. There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works. b. Artists shunned classical works in favor of modern art. c. Classical portraiture became very popular. d. Artists began to design woodcuts and stained glass works.

A

What is the name of the building above? a. Monticello b. Mount Vernon c. Springfield d. Mont Blanc

A

Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture? a. He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration. b. After taking a trip to Rome and Greece following the U.S. independence from Britain, he wanted to recreate the same style. c. He wanted to create a "new look" in the United States. d. It was part of a peace alliance deal between the U.S. and Italy and Greece.

A

What was the Enlightenment period? a. a period in time when meditation and prayer became popular b. a period in time in which progress through reason was highly valued c. a period in time when people first began to value higher education d. a period in time when art was scorned by the highly educated

B

Which of the following best describes Jean-Antoine Houdon's style? a. realistic and statuesque b. a combination of naturalism and a new classical style c. poised, life-like

B

Who painted the image above? a. Houdon b. John Singleton Copley c. Jacques-Louis David d. Jacque Copley

B

Why does the above painting fit the Neoclassical style? a. the subtleness b. restrained drama of this scene c. the classical influence of the figure d. the bright colors used

B

What did Houdon use as a prototype for the sculpture above? a. classical gods b. classical Biblical figures c. classical athletes d. all of the above

C

Why do you think the artist included the inscription on the wooden desk in the image above? a. symbolism b. to tell the viewer who the image depicts c. to demonstrate a tombstone

C

Which of the following elements of classical pieces did Neoclassical artists seek to replicate? a. precision b. balance c. rationality d. all of the above

D