Question 1

At the Parisian Salon of 1863,there was such an outcry about the rejected works that a special exhibition of rejected works was set up,known as the ____________.

Accepted Answer

Salon des Refusés

Question 2

The Crystal Palace demonstrates what two innovative developments that transformed architecture in the second half of the nineteenth century? How did these developments work,and what did they demonstrate for the future of architecture?

Accepted Answer

The Crystal Palace demonstrates two innovative developments that transformed architecture in the second half of the nineteenth century: the use of iron and glass as primary building materials, and the adoption of modular construction techniques.

The use of iron and glass allowed for the creation of large, open interior spaces with minimal structural support, revolutionizing the way buildings were designed and constructed. This allowed for the construction of buildings with expansive, light-filled interiors, and also paved the way for the development of skyscrapers and other modern architectural marvels.

Modular construction techniques, demonstrated in the prefabrication and assembly of the Crystal Palace, allowed for faster and more efficient construction processes. This not only reduced construction costs, but also allowed for greater flexibility in design and the ability to easily disassemble and relocate buildings.

These developments demonstrated the potential for architecture to be more efficient, adaptable, and aesthetically striking. They laid the groundwork for the future of architecture, influencing the design of buildings for generations to come and shaping the modern urban landscape. The Crystal Palace served as a symbol of progress and innovation, showcasing the possibilities of architecture in the industrial age.

Question 3

The technique of the Impressionists was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  work quickly before the natural light changed. 
B)  use loose, bold strokes of color. 
C)  paint outside, on the spot. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  work quickly before the natural light changed. 
B)  use loose, bold strokes of color. 
C)  paint outside, on the spot. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. D

Question 4

Seurat systematized contemporary scientific advances in color theory to create what he termed ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seurat systematized contemporary scientific advances in color...

Question 5

In England in the nineteenth century,the Gothic Revival style was perceived as the style that best expressed:

Accepted Answer

A)  truth. 
B)  the proper relationship between God and humans. 
C)  spiritual goodness. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  truth. 
B)  the proper relationship between God and humans. 
C)  spiritual goodness. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 6

In Thomas Eakins's Portrait of Dr.Samuel Gross,the touches of red are used for what purposes?

Accepted Answer

In Thomas Eakins's painting "The Gross C

Question 7

In Japanese woodblock technique,the design is carved into the wood,leaving the lines and solid areas raised above the cut surface of the wood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What did the declining percentage of commissioned works in the nineteenth century encourage?

Accepted Answer

The declining percentage of commissioned

Question 9

Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère exhibits new nineteenth century issues of the individual in a modern,urban society,most particularly:

Accepted Answer

A)  stoic virtue. 
B)  isolation and alienation. 
C)  vainglorious heroism. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  stoic virtue. 
B)  isolation and alienation. 
C)  vainglorious heroism. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 10

In Arles in 1888-89,van Gogh adopted what Japanese belief about the color yellow?

Accepted Answer

In Arles in 1888-89, Vincent van Gogh ad

Question 11

What was the advantage of William Henry Fox Talbot's invention of the photographic negative?

Accepted Answer

A: William Henry Fox Talbot's invention

Question 12

Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa is a history painting,and its subject is a heroic event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In Thomas Cole's paintings,why is his emphasis on the uniqueness of American scenery significant?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cole's emphasis on the uniqueness

Question 14

Delacroix's revolutionary technique used in Liberty Leading the People is a reaction to the prevailing Neoclassicism in its:

Accepted Answer

A)  loose brushstrokes. 
B)  blurred edges. 
C)  strong colors. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  loose brushstrokes. 
B)  blurred edges. 
C)  strong colors. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

Goya's The Execution of Madrileños on the Third of May,1808 emphasizes a confrontation between what two groups?

Accepted Answer

Goya's painting "The Execution of the Ma

Question 16

Constable's painting of The Hay Wain is unified by the flecks of ____________ and ____________ used to recreate the sparkling luminosity of the English countryside after the rain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Constable's painting of The Hay Wain is...

Question 17

The goal of Monet in Impression-Sunrise was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  paint a beautiful picture. 
B)  record reality as he saw it. 
C)  display significant moral import. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  paint a beautiful picture. 
B)  record reality as he saw it. 
C)  display significant moral import. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 18

Rodin's The Burghers of Calais disappointed many people at first because it lacked overtly ____________ references.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rodin's The Burghers of Calais disappointed many...

Question 19

In the medium of lithography,the print form is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  very smooth board of bamboo. 
B)  copper plate. 
C)  very smooth slab of limestone. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  very smooth board of bamboo. 
B)  copper plate. 
C)  very smooth slab of limestone. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

The highest goal of Academic painters was to create history paintings of significant moral import.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

At the Parisian Salon of 1863,there was such an outcry about the rejected works that a special exhibition of rejected works was set up,known as the ____________.

The Crystal Palace demonstrates what two innovative developments that transformed architecture in the second half of the nineteenth century? How did these developments work,and what did they demonstrate for the future of architecture?

The technique of the Impressionists was to:

Seurat systematized contemporary scientific advances in color theory to create what he termed ____________.

In England in the nineteenth century,the Gothic Revival style was perceived as the style that best expressed:

In Thomas Eakins's Portrait of Dr.Samuel Gross,the touches of red are used for what purposes?

In Japanese woodblock technique,the design is carved into the wood,leaving the lines and solid areas raised above the cut surface of the wood.

What did the declining percentage of commissioned works in the nineteenth century encourage?

Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère exhibits new nineteenth century issues of the individual in a modern,urban society,most particularly:

In Arles in 1888-89,van Gogh adopted what Japanese belief about the color yellow?

What was the advantage of William Henry Fox Talbot's invention of the photographic negative?

Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa is a history painting,and its subject is a heroic event.

In Thomas Cole's paintings,why is his emphasis on the uniqueness of American scenery significant?

Delacroix's revolutionary technique used in Liberty Leading the People is a reaction to the prevailing Neoclassicism in its:

Goya's The Execution of Madrileños on the Third of May,1808 emphasizes a confrontation between what two groups?

Constable's painting of The Hay Wain is unified by the flecks of and used to recreate the sparkling luminosity of the English countryside after the rain.

The goal of Monet in Impression-Sunrise was to:

Rodin's The Burghers of Calais disappointed many people at first because it lacked overtly ____________ references.

In the medium of lithography,the print form is a(n):

The highest goal of Academic painters was to create history paintings of significant moral import.

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At the Parisian Salon of 1863,there was such an outcry about the rejected works that a special exhibition of rejected works was set up,known as the ____________.

The Crystal Palace demonstrates what two innovative developments that transformed architecture in the second half of the nineteenth century? How did these developments work,and what did they demonstrate for the future of architecture?

The technique of the Impressionists was to:

Seurat systematized contemporary scientific advances in color theory to create what he termed ____________.

In England in the nineteenth century,the Gothic Revival style was perceived as the style that best expressed:

In Thomas Eakins's Portrait of Dr.Samuel Gross,the touches of red are used for what purposes?

In Japanese woodblock technique,the design is carved into the wood,leaving the lines and solid areas raised above the cut surface of the wood.

What did the declining percentage of commissioned works in the nineteenth century encourage?

Manet's A Bar at the Folies-Bergère exhibits new nineteenth century issues of the individual in a modern,urban society,most particularly:

In Arles in 1888-89,van Gogh adopted what Japanese belief about the color yellow?

What was the advantage of William Henry Fox Talbot's invention of the photographic negative?

Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa is a history painting,and its subject is a heroic event.

In Thomas Cole's paintings,why is his emphasis on the uniqueness of American scenery significant?

Delacroix's revolutionary technique used in Liberty Leading the People is a reaction to the prevailing Neoclassicism in its:

Goya's The Execution of Madrileños on the Third of May,1808 emphasizes a confrontation between what two groups?

Constable's painting of The Hay Wain is unified by the flecks of ____________ and ____________ used to recreate the sparkling luminosity of the English countryside after the rain.

The goal of Monet in Impression-Sunrise was to:

Rodin's The Burghers of Calais disappointed many people at first because it lacked overtly ____________ references.

In the medium of lithography,the print form is a(n):

The highest goal of Academic painters was to create history paintings of significant moral import.

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Prehistoric Art

Ancient Art

Later Ancient Art

Art From 200 to 1000

Art From 1000 to 1400

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Art From 1900 to 1949

Art From 1950 to 1999

Art in the New Millennium

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Constable's painting of The Hay Wain is unified by the flecks of and used to recreate the sparkling luminosity of the English countryside after the rain.