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Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?

A
unvarnished truth
B
the working class
C
subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in art
D
all of the above
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How does the painting above clearly represent Realism?

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A
the color choice of the artist
B
through the use of tenebrism
C
the honest and striking expressions of the subjects
D
through the use of foreshortening
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Based on your knowledge of Realism, which of the following scenes would a Realist artist most likely want to paint?

A
a scene from the inauguration of a new President
B
a single mother with her children on the subway
C
a marathon runner crossing the finish line
D
a mountain stream running through a meadow
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Who painted the image above?

Question illustration
A
Jean-Francois Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier
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Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?

A
They wanted to paint something other than religious imagery.
B
They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.
C
They wanted to challenge the traditions of the past.
D
They wanted to honor artists who came before them.
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Who painted the image above?

Question illustration
A
Jean-Francois Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term “gleaning”?

A
Gleaning was used as a punishment for peasants.
B
Gleaning was used to create warm winter clothes.
C
Gleaning was a form of relief offered to the rural poor.
D
Gleaning was used by beggars on Parisian streetcars.
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Which of the following was a controversial issue concerning the painting above?

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A
It presents death as a mere physical fact.
B
The artist placed all of the figures in rows in the picture plan.
C
It is a monumental picture that depicts a funeral for an unnamed ordinary subject.
D
all of the above
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Prior to 1848, monumental canvasses were reserved for _________________.

A
religious images
B
triptychs
C
heroic subjects and pictures of the powerful
D
landscapes
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Who painted the image above?

Question illustration
A
Jean-Francois Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier
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How did art change in the mid 19th century?

A
It did not have to be as realistic.
B
There was a new belief that art should record the life of everyday people.
C
There was a greater focus on art portraying royalty.
D
There was a shift toward black and white paintings.
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Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?

A
unvarnished truth
B
the working class
C
subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in art
D
all of the above
13

How does the painting above clearly represent Realism?

Question illustration
A
the color choice of the artist
B
through the use of tenebrism
C
the honest and striking expressions of the subjects
D
through the use of foreshortening
14

What is gleaning?

A
harvesting grain
B
gathering leftover grain
C
working in the fields
D
picking cotton
15

Based on your knowledge of Realism, which of the following scenes would a Realist artist most likely want to paint?

A
a scene from the inauguration of a new President
B
a single mother with her children on the subway
C
a marathon runner crossing the finish line
D
a mountain stream running through a meadow
16

Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?

A
They wanted to paint something other than religious imagery.
B
They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.
C
They wanted to challenge the traditions of the past.
D
They wanted to honor artists who came before them.
17

How did art change in the mid 19th century?

A
It did not have to be as realistic.
B
There was a new belief that art should record the life of everyday people.
C
There was a greater focus on art portraying royalty.
D
There was a shift toward black and white paintings.
18

Why was the painting above not well received?

Question illustration
A
It wasn’t proper for women to be shown in a pose such as this.
B
Critics felt the artist was attempting to rekindle socialist ideals.
C
It didn’t show any elements of tradition.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term “gleaning”?

A
Gleaning was used as a punishment for peasants.
B
Gleaning was used to create warm winter clothes.
C
Gleaning was a form of relief offered to the rural poor.
D
Gleaning was used by beggars on Parisian streetcars.
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Who painted the image above?

Question illustration
A
Jean-Francois Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier

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