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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 Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier
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What is gleaning?

A
harvesting grain
B
gathering leftover grain
C
working in the fields
D
picking cotton
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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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Who is considered the founder of the French Rococo style of painting?

A
Jean-Antoine Watteau
B
Jean-Honore Fragonard
C
Johann Balthasar Neumann
D
Jean-Luc Kaisersaal
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Who painted the image above?

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A
Jean-Francois Millet
B
Gustave Courbet
C
Thomas Eakins
D
Honore Daumier
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Who painted the image above?

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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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What significance does the painting above have?

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The figures are three of the most prominent female artists of the time.
B
This painting was the first painting by a female to be displayed.
C
It helped counter the restrictions placed on women artists.
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What did Houdon use as a prototype for the sculpture above?

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A
classical gods
B
classical Biblical figures
C
classical athletes
D
all of the above
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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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Why does the above painting fit the Neoclassical style?

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the subtleness
B
restrained drama of this scene
C
the classical influence of the figure
D
the bright colors used
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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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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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What does the word Rococo describe?

A
a fun, joyous, and casual style
B
a classically influenced style
C
a fanciful, refined, and playful style
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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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During the Italian Revival, the ___________ style of architecture soon became the most sought after style.

A
Baroque
B
Neoclassical
C
Romanesque
D
Gothic
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Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of government architecture?

A
He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and instead look to Republican Rome for artistic inspiration.
B
After taking a trip to Rome and Greece following the U.S. independence from Britain, he wanted to recreate the same style.
C
He wanted to create a “new look” in the United States.
D
It was part of a peace alliance deal between the U.S. and Italy and Greece.
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How did art change during the Enlightenment period?

A
There was a renewed interest in Greco-Roman and Classical works.
B
Artists shunned classical works in favor of modern art.
C
Classical portraiture became very popular.
D
Artists began to design woodcuts and stained glass works.
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Which of the following is Degas known for?

A
painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light setting
B
using foreshortening
C
traditional training and visually enticing compositions
D
all of the above
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Why is the above painting representative of the Romantic period?

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It contains a high contrast of light and dark.
B
It is highly emotional, idealized, and full of feeling.
C
It depicts a scene of love.
D
all of the above

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