Question 1

Where did Poussin live and work for most of his career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Versailles 
B)  Paris 
C)  Rome 
D)  Florence 
A)  Versailles 
B)  Paris 
C)  Rome 
D)  Florence C

Question 2

What was Poussin's working process and how did that process affect the look, expression and meaning of his finished works?

Accepted Answer

Nicolas Poussin was known for his meticulous and deliberate working process. He would carefully plan out his compositions, often creating detailed sketches and studies before beginning a painting. This allowed him to carefully consider the arrangement of figures, the use of light and shadow, and the overall composition of the work.

Poussin's methodical approach to painting had a significant impact on the look, expression, and meaning of his finished works. His attention to detail and careful planning resulted in paintings that were harmonious and balanced, with a sense of order and clarity. This precision also allowed him to convey complex narratives and allegorical themes with clarity and depth.

Additionally, Poussin's working process allowed him to infuse his paintings with a sense of emotional and psychological depth. By carefully considering the gestures, expressions, and interactions of his figures, he was able to imbue his works with a sense of drama and emotion, adding to the overall impact and meaning of the finished piece.

Overall, Poussin's working process had a profound effect on the visual and emotional impact of his paintings, allowing him to create works that were not only visually stunning but also rich in meaning and expression.

Question 3

Hyacinthe Rigaud painted a portrait of which royal individual:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cosimo de' Medici 
B)  Maria de' Medici 
C)  Charles I 
D)  Louis XIV 
A)  Cosimo de' Medici 
B)  Maria de' Medici 
C)  Charles I 
D)  Louis XIV D

Question 4

Wren's plan for St. Paul's Cathedral was

Accepted Answer

A)  A basilica plan, based on a Latin cross 
B)  Accepted by church authorities as Wren had originally conceived it 
C)  Conceived without a dome 
D)  Inspired by a previous design by Borromini 
A)  A basilica plan, based on a Latin cross 
B)  Accepted by church authorities as Wren had originally conceived it 
C)  Conceived without a dome 
D)  Inspired by a previous design by Borromini

Question 5

In both France and England, who became the most important patrons of the arts?

Accepted Answer

A)  the royal courts 
B)  the middle class 
C)  the Catholic church 
D)  the national academy 
A)  the royal courts 
B)  the middle class 
C)  the Catholic church 
D)  the national academy

Question 6

The ideal landscape represents a particular locale in a specific though beautiful manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the most important aspects of Versailles. Include in your discussion influences, Louis XIV's taste, and descriptions of the interior, the façade, the gardens, and their scale.

Accepted Answer

Versailles is one of the most important

Question 8

A reaction against Bernini's style of architecture is seen in the work of French artist Claude Perrault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The dramatic lighting typical of La Tour was influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caravaggio 
B)  Le Vau 
C)  Perrault 
D)  Mansart 
A)  Caravaggio 
B)  Le Vau 
C)  Perrault 
D)  Mansart

Question 10

Louis XIV completed the final wing of the traditional palace of the French kings shortly after he assumed the throne. What was it named?

Accepted Answer

A)  St. Denis 
B)  Louvre 
C)  Versailles 
D)  Notre-Dame 
A)  St. Denis 
B)  Louvre 
C)  Versailles 
D)  Notre-Dame

Question 11

Absolutism emerged in Europe near the end of the fifteenth century and is most clearly embodied by the reign of Louis XIV of France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Louis XIV embarked on what building project just 11 miles outside of Paris that was to become the largest palace in the western world?

Accepted Answer

A)  St. Denis 
B)  Louvre 
C)  Versailles 
D)  Notre-Dame 
A)  St. Denis 
B)  Louvre 
C)  Versailles 
D)  Notre-Dame

Question 13

Claude Lorrain is the first artist known to have

Accepted Answer

A)  Painted oil studies outdoors 
B)  Entered the French Royal Academy 
C)  Painted idealized landscapes 
D)  Spent his entire career in a country not his own 
A)  Painted oil studies outdoors 
B)  Entered the French Royal Academy 
C)  Painted idealized landscapes 
D)  Spent his entire career in a country not his own

Question 14

What and who were the influences on the design of the Louvre? The design was based on what style of architecture?

Accepted Answer

The Louvre, one of the world's largest a

Question 15

Hyacinthe Rigaud and Anthony van Dyck both painted what kind of figure in the seventeenth century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute monarchs 
B)  Everyday people 
C)  Slaves and servants 
D)  The ill and disabled 
A)  Absolute monarchs 
B)  Everyday people 
C)  Slaves and servants 
D)  The ill and disabled

Question 16

Bernini was invited to France to propose a design for what building?

Accepted Answer

A)  St. Paul's 
B)  Versailles 
C)  Louvre 
D)  St. Peter's 
A)  St. Paul's 
B)  Versailles 
C)  Louvre 
D)  St. Peter's

Question 17

The Italian architect and theorist Andrea Palladio had no appreciable effect on English architecture of the seventeenth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Grand Manner was a concept introduced into French painting by Poussin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Charles Le Brun was closely identified with the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in which important European city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paris 
B)  London 
C)  Rome 
D)  Amsterdam 
A)  Paris 
B)  London 
C)  Rome 
D)  Amsterdam

Question 20

While Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to organize the rebuilding of London, the city turned to another architect for the design of Saint Paul's Cathedral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: The Baroque in France and England

Where did Poussin live and work for most of his career?

What was Poussin's working process and how did that process affect the look, expression and meaning of his finished works?

Hyacinthe Rigaud painted a portrait of which royal individual:

Wren's plan for St. Paul's Cathedral was

In both France and England, who became the most important patrons of the arts?

The ideal landscape represents a particular locale in a specific though beautiful manner.

Describe the most important aspects of Versailles. Include in your discussion influences, Louis XIV's taste, and descriptions of the interior, the façade, the gardens, and their scale.

A reaction against Bernini's style of architecture is seen in the work of French artist Claude Perrault.

The dramatic lighting typical of La Tour was influenced by:

Louis XIV completed the final wing of the traditional palace of the French kings shortly after he assumed the throne. What was it named?

Absolutism emerged in Europe near the end of the fifteenth century and is most clearly embodied by the reign of Louis XIV of France.

Louis XIV embarked on what building project just 11 miles outside of Paris that was to become the largest palace in the western world?

Claude Lorrain is the first artist known to have

What and who were the influences on the design of the Louvre? The design was based on what style of architecture?

Hyacinthe Rigaud and Anthony van Dyck both painted what kind of figure in the seventeenth century?

Bernini was invited to France to propose a design for what building?

The Italian architect and theorist Andrea Palladio had no appreciable effect on English architecture of the seventeenth century.

The Grand Manner was a concept introduced into French painting by Poussin.

Charles Le Brun was closely identified with the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in which important European city?

While Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to organize the rebuilding of London, the city turned to another architect for the design of Saint Paul's Cathedral.

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