What innovative device did Dutch painters commonly use in the painting of group portraits?

Figures engaged in an activity or dramatic event.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque art?

an appeal to the viewer’s intellectual interests

violent contrasts of dark and light

The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles serves as:

a backdrop for the dramatic spectacle of Louis XIV’s court

Rubens was known for:

his large studio with assistant as specialists

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1
The work of Spanish artists Ribera, Zurbarán, and Velásquez was heavily influenced by:
Rembrandt
Rubens
Gentileschi
Caravaggio
2
Caravaggio's groundbreaking contribution to art history is his use of:
chiaroscuro
tenebrism
fresco
grisaille
3
The title of this work is
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
Las Meninas
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
4
This work of art is found on the ceiling of:
Vatican
Palazzo Farnese
Church of Il Gesù
Palazzo Barberini
5
The artist of this work is:
Rembrandt
Vermeer
Rubens
Ruysch
6
Why is Baroque art frequently described as theatrical?
it appeals directly to the viewer’s senses
the use of dramatic lighting
all of the above
its reliance on illusionistic effects
7
The Hall of Mirrors is located in:
Buckingham Palace
US Capitol
Versailles Palace
Parliament
8
What innovative device did Dutch painters commonly use in the painting of group portraits?
They placed the figures symmetrically according to height.
symbols that identified each sitter.
allegorical roles from mythology or biblical stories.
Figures engaged in an activity or dramatic event.
9
This work of art was created by:
Rembrandt
Gaulli
Caravaggio
Michelangelo
10
The title of this work is:
Il Gesu
Our Lady of Victory
The Palace of Versailles
Santa Maria della Vittoria
11
What detail of Bernini’s St. Teresa of Ávila in Ecstasy contributes to its theatrical impact?
portrait sculptures on both sides as witnesses
all of the above
metal supports that make the sculpture appear to float
a hidden window illuminating the figures with natural light
12
The title of this work is
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
Las Meninas
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque art?
an appeal to the viewer’s intellectual interests
heightened dramatic effects
an interest in Classicism
different media used in a single work
14
Tenebrism is:
violent contrasts of dark and light
using multiple light sources
tones and colors shade gradually into one another
painting in gray monochrome
15
The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles serves as:
a hunting lodge
a backdrop for the dramatic spectacle of Louis XIV’s court
a grand entrance meant to awe visitors to the palace
a sacred space with light as a symbol
16
The title of this work is:
The Palace of Versailles
Our Lady of Victory
Santa Maria della Vittoria
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
17
The artist of this work is
Bernini
Caravaggio
Rubens
Poussin
18
Rubens was known for:
his financial problems that left him penniless and alone
emphasis on linear clarity in drawing
his large studio with assistant as specialists
his humble demeanor and private working habits
19
The artist of this work is:
Rubens
Vermeer
Rembrandt
Ruysch
20
The title of this work is
Las Meninas
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
21
This work fits into which art historical period?
Flemish Baroque
Spanish Baroque
Italian Baroque
Dutch Baroque

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