Baroque Art IV: France and England

Question 1

How does Poussin create an orderly progression through perspective in the image above?

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Answers will vary. Through the clearly defined foreground, middleground, and background.

Question 2

Which of these best describes the inside of the Palace of Versailles?

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The hall is lined with mirrors, gilded statues and glass chandeliers hang above.

Question 3

How can you tell the artist of the image above was untrained?

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Answers may vary. The way the baby is standing on the mother’s lap is rather ambiguous. The mother’s bent legs are not depicted correctly to support the child either.

Question 4

Who expanded the Palace of Versailles to its present size? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Louis XIV

Question 5

Who is depicted in the image above?

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Mary Magdalene

Question 6

Who is the artist of the image above?

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Georges de la Tour

Question 7

Describe the stylistic influence of the church seen above.

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Answers will vary. The church is a combination of basilica-style building and a united dome building.

Question 8

What were the main differences between French and English Baroque painting?

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French Baroque painting had a strong Italian Baroque influence, not seen as much in English painting.

Question 9

What was Christopher Wren’s focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

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After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren proposed a grand redesign with broad streets and open spaces. The plan was not adopted because rebuilding needed to begin quickly and existing property boundaries made a complete redesign difficult. Wren instead focused on rebuilding many of London’s churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Question 10

Who is the artist of the image above?

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Nicolas Poussin

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