Art History U5 Test
1.List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art.: answer- whimsical;
softer; more feminine
2. was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in
a fashionable household during the 17th- 20th centuries.: answer-
salon
3.How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the
Baroque style?: They have a lighter feel.
4.How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour?: answer- Playfully
5. combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art.:
Frago- nard
6.What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715?:
answer- societal; political
7.The of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more
feminine style that was appropriately called : answer- architecture;
Rococo
8. were holding higher positions politically.: answer- Women
9.The in the panels of the walls were more fluid than earlier art,
and the influence of the shape with the curving sprays gives off a very
lighthearted feel.: answer- lines; shell
10.During the 18th century, Paris was the capital.: answer- social
,11.Boucher added a sense of and to his por-
traits.: sensuality; playfulness
12.The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of
.: Fragonard
13.During this era, shows an unparalleled use of color.: Watteau
14.The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, , took Boucher
as her painter and commissioned several pieces from him.: Madame de
Pom- padour
15. was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for
his use of symbolism and allegories.: Boucher
16.Madame de Pompadour: Name of Painting
17.Boucher: Name of Artist
, 18.What is remarkable about Madame de Pompadour?: Artist's playfulness
and sensuality is seen in this portrait; Portrait's playfulness is a
statement to the public; Symbol of loyalty is included in this portrait.
19.The Swing: Name of Painting
20.Fragonard: Name of Artist
21.Return from Cythera: Name of Painting
1.List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art.: answer- whimsical;
softer; more feminine
2. was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in
a fashionable household during the 17th- 20th centuries.: answer-
salon
3.How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the
Baroque style?: They have a lighter feel.
4.How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour?: answer- Playfully
5. combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art.:
Frago- nard
6.What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715?:
answer- societal; political
7.The of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more
feminine style that was appropriately called : answer- architecture;
Rococo
8. were holding higher positions politically.: answer- Women
9.The in the panels of the walls were more fluid than earlier art,
and the influence of the shape with the curving sprays gives off a very
lighthearted feel.: answer- lines; shell
10.During the 18th century, Paris was the capital.: answer- social
,11.Boucher added a sense of and to his por-
traits.: sensuality; playfulness
12.The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of
.: Fragonard
13.During this era, shows an unparalleled use of color.: Watteau
14.The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, , took Boucher
as her painter and commissioned several pieces from him.: Madame de
Pom- padour
15. was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for
his use of symbolism and allegories.: Boucher
16.Madame de Pompadour: Name of Painting
17.Boucher: Name of Artist
, 18.What is remarkable about Madame de Pompadour?: Artist's playfulness
and sensuality is seen in this portrait; Portrait's playfulness is a
statement to the public; Symbol of loyalty is included in this portrait.
19.The Swing: Name of Painting
20.Fragonard: Name of Artist
21.Return from Cythera: Name of Painting
