The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles serves as:

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

violent contrasts of dark and light

The title of this work is

Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici

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

an appeal to the viewer’s intellectual interests

Rubens was known for:

his large studio with assistant as specialists

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

Figures engaged in an activity or dramatic event.

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HKIS AP Art History: Baroque Art

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1
This work of art is found on the ceiling of:
Palazzo Farnese
Church of Il Gesù
Vatican
Palazzo Barberini
2
The artist of this work is
Bernini
Rubens
Caravaggio
Poussin
3
The title of this work is:
Santa Maria della Vittoria
The Palace of Versailles
Il Gesu
Our Lady of Victory
4
The title of this work is
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
Las Meninas
5
This work of art was created by:
Rembrandt
Gaulli
Caravaggio
Michelangelo
6
The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles serves as:
a hunting lodge
a backdrop for the dramatic spectacle of Louis XIV’s court
a sacred space with light as a symbol
a grand entrance meant to awe visitors to the palace
7
Tenebrism is:
using multiple light sources
tones and colors shade gradually into one another
painting in gray monochrome
violent contrasts of dark and light
8
The work of Spanish artists Ribera, Zurbarán, and Velásquez was heavily influenced by:
Caravaggio
Rembrandt
Gentileschi
Rubens
9
The artist of this work is:
Rembrandt
Rubens
Vermeer
Ruysch
10
What detail of Bernini’s St. Teresa of Ávila in Ecstasy contributes to its theatrical impact?
a hidden window illuminating the figures with natural light
metal supports that make the sculpture appear to float
all of the above
portrait sculptures on both sides as witnesses
11
The title of this work is
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Las Meninas
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
12
The title of this work is
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
Las Meninas
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque art?
heightened dramatic effects
different media used in a single work
an appeal to the viewer’s intellectual interests
an interest in Classicism
14
Caravaggio's groundbreaking contribution to art history is his use of:
fresco
tenebrism
grisaille
chiaroscuro
15
The artist of this work is:
Ruysch
Vermeer
Rembrandt
Rubens
16
The title of this work is:
Our Lady of Victory
The Palace of Versailles
Santa Maria della Vittoria
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane
17
Why is Baroque art frequently described as theatrical?
all of the above
the use of dramatic lighting
it appeals directly to the viewer’s senses
its reliance on illusionistic effects
18
The title of this work is
The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Las Meninas
Triumph in the Name of Jesus
Henry the IV Receives the Portrait of Marie de Medici
19
Rubens was known for:
his humble demeanor and private working habits
his large studio with assistant as specialists
emphasis on linear clarity in drawing
his financial problems that left him penniless and alone
20
What innovative device did Dutch painters commonly use in the painting of group portraits?
allegorical roles from mythology or biblical stories.
They placed the figures symmetrically according to height.
symbols that identified each sitter.
Figures engaged in an activity or dramatic event.
21
This work fits into which art historical period?
Dutch Baroque
Spanish Baroque
Italian Baroque
Flemish Baroque
22
The Hall of Mirrors is located in:
Versailles Palace
US Capitol
Parliament
Buckingham Palace

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