Art History U5 Test Exam Questions and
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List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art. - ✔✔whimsical;
softer; more feminine
________ was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in a
fashionable household during the 17th- 20th centuries. - ✔✔salon
How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the Baroque
style? - ✔✔They have a lighter feel.
How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour? - ✔✔Playfully
________ combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art. -
✔✔Fragonard
What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715? -
✔✔societal; political
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,The __________ of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more feminine
style that was appropriately called ____________ - ✔✔architecture;
Rococo
____________ were holding higher positions politically. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔lines; shell
During the 18th century, Paris was the _______ capital. - ✔✔social
Boucher added a sense of _________ and _______________ to his
portraits. - ✔✔sensuality; playfulness
The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of
______. - ✔✔Fragonard
During this era, ______ shows an unparalleled use of color. - ✔✔Watteau
The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, ______, took Boucher as
her painter and commissioned several pieces from him. - ✔✔Madame de
Pompadour
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, ____ was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for his
use of symbolism and allegories. - ✔✔Boucher
Madame de Pompadour - ✔✔Name of Painting
Boucher - ✔✔Name of Artist
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.
The Swing - ✔✔Name of Painting
Fragonard - ✔✔Name of Artist
Return from Cythera - ✔✔Name of Painting
Watteau - ✔✔Name of Artist
What is remarkable about Return from Cythera? - ✔✔Portrait has an
undertone of melancholy; Glossiness of clothing gives light to the scene;
Artist of this portrait was convinced that he would not live long.
What was the true essence of The Enlightenment? - ✔✔The essence was
to use reason to view the world.
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List at least three basic characteristics of Rococo art. - ✔✔whimsical;
softer; more feminine
________ was a gathering of literary, artistic, and political figures in a
fashionable household during the 17th- 20th centuries. - ✔✔salon
How did Watteau's portraits compare to portraits done in the Baroque
style? - ✔✔They have a lighter feel.
How did Boucher portray Madame de Pompadour? - ✔✔Playfully
________ combined Watteau's style and Boucher's style in his art. -
✔✔Fragonard
What realms did the aristocracy make a surge into after 1715? -
✔✔societal; political
1
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,The __________ of the time set the stage for a new, softer, more feminine
style that was appropriately called ____________ - ✔✔architecture;
Rococo
____________ were holding higher positions politically. - ✔✔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. - ✔✔lines; shell
During the 18th century, Paris was the _______ capital. - ✔✔social
Boucher added a sense of _________ and _______________ to his
portraits. - ✔✔sensuality; playfulness
The techniques of Watteau and Boucher were combined in the art of
______. - ✔✔Fragonard
During this era, ______ shows an unparalleled use of color. - ✔✔Watteau
The famous and powerful mistress of Louis XV, ______, took Boucher as
her painter and commissioned several pieces from him. - ✔✔Madame de
Pompadour
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, ____ was known not only for his portraits, but he was also famous for his
use of symbolism and allegories. - ✔✔Boucher
Madame de Pompadour - ✔✔Name of Painting
Boucher - ✔✔Name of Artist
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.
The Swing - ✔✔Name of Painting
Fragonard - ✔✔Name of Artist
Return from Cythera - ✔✔Name of Painting
Watteau - ✔✔Name of Artist
What is remarkable about Return from Cythera? - ✔✔Portrait has an
undertone of melancholy; Glossiness of clothing gives light to the scene;
Artist of this portrait was convinced that he would not live long.
What was the true essence of The Enlightenment? - ✔✔The essence was
to use reason to view the world.
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