Deck 11: Rococo to Neoclassicism in Europe and America

Question 1

The _____ was part of the education of well-bred Europeans and Americans.

A)pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
B)Grand Tour
C)reading of Winckelmann's publications
D)vedute

Answer 1

B

Question 2

_____ was the leading painter of scenic views of Venice.

A)William Hogarth
B)Pompeo Batoni
C)Antonio Canova
D)Antonio Canaletto

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The _____ of Copley's portrait of Paul Revere made it well suited to American tastes.

A)direct and factual nature
B)strong emotion
C)idealization
D)romantic nature

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The _____ of Hogarth's paintings was a uniquely English trait.

A)moral overtones
B)loose brushwork
C)historical accuracy
D)personal expression

Question 5

Possibly inspiring the name of the style, _____ were a principal motif in Rococo interior decoration.

A)geometric designs
B)Islamic patterns
C)narratives
D)shells

Question 6

The members of the French Academy who followed Poussin believed that the most important element of art was _____.

A)color
B)texture
C)form
D)loose brushworks

Question 7

Although born in America, _____ became the official painter to King George III.

A)Johann Winckelmann
B)Jean-Antoine Houdon
C)William Hogarth
D)Benjamin West

Question 8

_____ is widely considered to be the first truly British painter.

A)Sir Joshua Reynolds
B)William Hogarth
C)Joseph Wright of Derby
D)John Singleton Copley

Question 9

One device used in Grand Manner portraiture was to elevate the sitter by _____.

A)giving the person a halo
B)creating an architectural backdrop
C)making the person large relative to the canvas
D)dressing the person in ancient clothing

Question 10

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin specialized in painting _____.

A)scenic views of Venice
B)Grand Tour portraits
C)battle scenes
D)quiet domestic scenes

Question 11

_____ is the artistic movement that incorporated the subjects and styles of ancient art.

A)Romanticism
B)Neoclassicism
C)Rococo
D)Natural art

Question 12

The Enlightenment's emphasis on _____ contributed to the renewed interest in classical antiquity.

A)rationality
B)elevating the lower classes
C)rigid class structure
D)religious doctrines

Question 13

_____ is the painter most closely associated with the French Rococo style.

A)Antonio Canaletto
B)Jacques-Louis David
C)Angelica Kauffmann
D)Antoine Watteau

Question 14

_____ specialized in dramatic renderings of scientific experiments.

A)Antoine Watteau
B)Joseph Wright of Derby
C)Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin
D)Benjamin West

Question 15

French social gatherings took place in the _____ of townhouses.

A)salon
B)ballroom
C)offices
D)entries

Question 16

The French _____ argued that society could improve by applying reason to problems.

A)philosophes
B)naturalists
C)clergy
D)satirists

Question 17

In the early 18th century, the seat of French culture shifted from palaces to _____.

A)cathedrals
B)provincial cities
C)hôtels
D)town halls

Question 18

Joseph Wright of Derby's scientific subjects and detailed rendering of them appealed to _____.

A)aristocrats
B)church officials
C)industrialists
D)merchants

Question 19

British visitors on the Grand Tour purchased scenic views of Venice called _____.

A)fête galantes
B)rocaille
C)vedute
D)novels

Question 20

Invented by Watteau, fête galante paintings had _____ as their subjects.

A)mythological scenes
B)outdoor amusements of aristocrats
C)biblical stories
D)historical events

Question 21

Which civic and cultural values were associated with Neoclassical art?

Question 22

Citing examples, please explain how various aspects of Enlightenment thought influenced the style and subjects matter of art.

Question 23

What influenced Thomas Jefferson's ideas about architecture?

Question 24

Johann Winckelmann, the first art historian, identified _____ as the most perfect art form ever made.

A)Greek art
B)the art of the Germanic warlords
C)Gothic art
D)Viking art

Question 25

______ wanted Neoclassicism as the national architectural style of America.

A)King George III
B)George Washington
C)Sir Joshua Reynolds
D)Thomas Jefferson

Question 26

_____ was painted by David to help provide encouragement to revolutionary forces in France.

A)Lord Heathfield
B)Pilgrimage to Cythera
C)Death of Marat
D)Death of General Wolfe

Question 27

Which art historical method di Johann Winckelmann initiate?

Question 28

What was Antonio Canaletto's method of creating his vedute of Venice?

Question 29

Describe the dominant stylistic qualities and subjects of Neoclassical art. What values did Neoclassical art communicate to different audiences?

Question 30

To help promote the revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat as a martyr, David based his figure on _____.

A)Saint Michael the Archangel
B)the Pantokrator in Byzantine art
C)Raphaels's Aristotle
D)Michelangelo's Pietà

Question 31

_____ by Houdon is the sculptural equivalent of a Grand Manner portrait.

A)The Swing
B)Lord Heathfield
C)George Washington
D)Death of Marat

Question 32

_____ by Jacques-Germain Soufflot demonstrates a revived interest in Classical architecture in France.

A)Panthéon
B)The Orrery
C)Monticello
D)Chiswick House

Question 33

Describe Rousseau's ideas about the nature of man and how they inspired the demise of the Rococo style.

Question 34

Which aspects of Watteau's style appealed to his wealthy patrons?

Question 35

What are the hallmarks of the Rococo style in interior design and painting? Please provide examples.

Question 36

How did the English artist, William Hogarth, approach his subjects?

Question 37

Who were the Poussinistes and Rubénistes, and what aspects of style did they debate?

Question 38

According to Jacques-Louis David, the subjects of artworks should be historical events to _____.

A)ensure that they never are repeated
B)inspire patriotism
C)persuade viewers in favor of colonialism
D)keep the lower classes form understanding art

Question 39

Which ideas of Lock and Newton formed the foundation of Enlightenment thought?

Question 40

How did the Grand Tour contribute to the rise of Neoclassicism?

Question 41

Several types of portraiture emerged during this period. Providing examples, please explore the different methods artists developed for presenting their subjects and why these appealed to their sitters.

Question 42

What are the main characteristics of Neoclassical architecture? What sources inspired architects? How is it different than Baroque architecture?

Question 43

Attribute the images on the screen to a culture and give an approximate date. Give the reasons for your attributions, using complete sentences and referring to specific works discussed in class.