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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term “gleaning”?
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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.2
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Who painted the image above?
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Jean-Francois MilletB
Gustave CourbetC
Thomas EakinsD
Honore Daumier3
Why was the painting above not well received?
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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 above4
Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?
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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.5
Which of the following was a controversial issue concerning the painting above?
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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 above6
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?
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unvarnished truthB
the working classC
subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in artD
all of the above7
How does the painting above clearly represent Realism?
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the color choice of the artistB
through the use of tenebrismC
the honest and striking expressions of the subjectsD
through the use of foreshortening8
Who painted the image above?
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Jean-Francois MilletB
Gustave CourbetC
Thomas EakinsD
Honore Daumier9
Which artist made the following quote regarding the painting above? “ In labor such as this one’s life begins that way, signified by the young man, and ends that way, displayed by the old man.”
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Jean-Francois MilletB
Gustave CourbetC
Thomas EakinsD
Honore Daumier10
How did art change in the mid 19th century?
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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