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What historical event occurred in London during the Baroque epoch, leading to the city's rebuilding?
What historical event occurred in London during the Baroque epoch, leading to the city's rebuilding?
The Great Fire of London
What was the title given to Oliver Cromwell during his rule from 1653 to 1659?
What was the title given to Oliver Cromwell during his rule from 1653 to 1659?
Lord Protector
What was the result of the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660?
What was the result of the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660?
The return of Charles II from exile and the reversal of Puritan morality
What was a significant change in the theatre during the Restoration period?
What was a significant change in the theatre during the Restoration period?
What was the significance of Oliver Cromwell's portrait by Robert Walker?
What was the significance of Oliver Cromwell's portrait by Robert Walker?
What was the name of the epoch during which the rebuilding of London took place after the Great Fire?
What was the name of the epoch during which the rebuilding of London took place after the Great Fire?
What was Anthony van Dyck's role in the royal household?
What was Anthony van Dyck's role in the royal household?
What is unique about the portrait of King Charles I at the Hunt?
What is unique about the portrait of King Charles I at the Hunt?
What symbols in the portrait represent the different regions of the Kingdom?
What symbols in the portrait represent the different regions of the Kingdom?
What does the painter, Anthony van Dyck, achieve in his portraits of King Charles I?
What does the painter, Anthony van Dyck, achieve in his portraits of King Charles I?
What is the significance of the Arch of Triumph in the portrait of King Charles I?
What is the significance of the Arch of Triumph in the portrait of King Charles I?
Who influenced Anthony van Dyck's style, especially in his early 20s?
Who influenced Anthony van Dyck's style, especially in his early 20s?
What is the main theme of the portrait of the leader of Puritans, and what style is the portrait painted in?
What is the main theme of the portrait of the leader of Puritans, and what style is the portrait painted in?
What was the primary goal of establishing the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768?
What was the primary goal of establishing the Royal Academy of Arts in 1768?
What is the 'Grand manner' in painting, as promoted by Joshua Reynolds?
What is the 'Grand manner' in painting, as promoted by Joshua Reynolds?
What type of paintings did William Hogarth specialize in, and what was his approach to art?
What type of paintings did William Hogarth specialize in, and what was his approach to art?
What is the significance of the 'Grand Tour' in the context of Neo-Classicism?
What is the significance of the 'Grand Tour' in the context of Neo-Classicism?
What architectural style was brought to the UK by the Normans, and what were its characteristic features?
What architectural style was brought to the UK by the Normans, and what were its characteristic features?
What is the main difference between Gothic and Tudor architecture?
What is the main difference between Gothic and Tudor architecture?
What was the primary material used in the construction of Tudor timber-framed houses?
What was the primary material used in the construction of Tudor timber-framed houses?
Who was the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and what was his advice to young artists?
Who was the first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and what was his advice to young artists?
What was the main theme of William Hogarth's 'Beer Street and Gin Lane' prints?
What was the main theme of William Hogarth's 'Beer Street and Gin Lane' prints?
What was unique about the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign?
What was unique about the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign?
What was the significance of Queen Victoria's profile on the coin?
What was the significance of Queen Victoria's profile on the coin?
What was the 'walkabout'?
What was the 'walkabout'?
What was the main cause of the Irish famine during Queen Victoria's reign?
What was the main cause of the Irish famine during Queen Victoria's reign?
How did the Industrial Revolution change the British economy and society?
How did the Industrial Revolution change the British economy and society?
What was the attitude of Queen Victoria towards women's rights?
What was the attitude of Queen Victoria towards women's rights?
What was the main intention of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB) in the art world?
What was the main intention of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB) in the art world?
How did the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's approach to art differ from the traditional academic style?
How did the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's approach to art differ from the traditional academic style?
What was the significance of Ophelia's character in the context of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's art?
What was the significance of Ophelia's character in the context of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's art?
What symbolism is present in Millais' painting of Ophelia?
What symbolism is present in Millais' painting of Ophelia?
What was the inspiration behind the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's focus on traditional topics in their art?
What was the inspiration behind the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's focus on traditional topics in their art?
What was the significance of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's movement in the context of the art world?
What was the significance of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's movement in the context of the art world?
