Art History U5 Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
whimsical; softer; more feminine
________ was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in a fashionable household
during the 17th- 20th centuries. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- salon
How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the Baroque style? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- They have a lighter feel.
How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Playfully
________ combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Fragonard
What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
societal; political
The __________ of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more feminine style that was
appropriately called ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- architecture; Rococo
____________ were holding higher positions politically. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Women
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- lines; shell
During the 18th century, Paris was the _______ capital. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- social
, Boucher added a sense of _________ and _______________ to his portraits. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- sensuality; playfulness
The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Fragonard
During this era, ______ shows an unparalleled use of color. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Watteau
The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, ______, took Boucher as her painter and
commissioned several pieces from him. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Madame de
Pompadour
____ was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for his use of symbolism
and allegories. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Boucher
Madame de Pompadour - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Boucher - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
What is remarkable about Madame de Pompadour? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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.
The Swing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Fragonard - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
Return from Cythera - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Watteau - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
whimsical; softer; more feminine
________ was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in a fashionable household
during the 17th- 20th centuries. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- salon
How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the Baroque style? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- They have a lighter feel.
How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Playfully
________ combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Fragonard
What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
societal; political
The __________ of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more feminine style that was
appropriately called ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- architecture; Rococo
____________ were holding higher positions politically. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Women
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. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- lines; shell
During the 18th century, Paris was the _______ capital. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- social
, Boucher added a sense of _________ and _______________ to his portraits. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- sensuality; playfulness
The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Fragonard
During this era, ______ shows an unparalleled use of color. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Watteau
The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, ______, took Boucher as her painter and
commissioned several pieces from him. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Madame de
Pompadour
____ was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for his use of symbolism
and allegories. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Boucher
Madame de Pompadour - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Boucher - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
What is remarkable about Madame de Pompadour? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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.
The Swing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Fragonard - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
Return from Cythera - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Painting
Watteau - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Name of Artist
