Neoclassical Art and Artists Quiz

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What does the word "neoclassic" come from?

The Greek word "neos" meaning "new" and the Latin word "classicus" which is similar in meaning to the English phrase "first class".

Neoclassical art mostly portrayed Roman history.

True (A)

What is another name for the Neoclassical Movement?

The "Age of Romanticism"
The "Age of Baroque"
The "Age of Enlightenment" (correct)
The "Age of Reason"

What did the Neoclassical artists try to capture in their paintings?

They embraced the ideals of order and moderation in which artistic interpretations of classic Greek and Roman history were restored to realistic portrayals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these Neoclassical artists was a painter?

Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres (A), Jacques-Louis David (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Jacques-Louis David considered to be?

An influential French painter in the Neoclassical style and considered to be the pre-eminent painter of the era. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the most famous painting by Jacques-Louis David?

"The Death of Marat" Signup and view all the answers

"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" is considered a realistic portrayal of the event.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Napoleon cross the Alps?

1800 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the large painting that portrays the historical event of the Oath of the Horatii?

The painting is called "The Oath of the Horatii". Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artist who is known for their nudes, portraits, and mythological themes?

This artist is Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painting by Ingres that depicts the coronation of Napoleon?

The painting is called "Portrait of Napoleon on the Imperial Throne". Signup and view all the answers

What makes Antonio Canova different from the other artists we've learned about?

Antonio Canova was an Italian artist and sculptor who became famous for his marble sculptures. Signup and view all the answers

Which famous sculpture by Canova depicts the relationship between Psyche and Cupid?

This famous sculpture is called "Psyche Awakened by Cupid's Kiss". Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the sculpture "Washington"?

It is a life-size marble statue of George Washington. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist?

Bertel Thorvaldsen was the first internationally acclaimed Danish artist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the marble sculpture image of resurrected Christ currently located at the Thorvaldsen Museum?

'Christ' is the name of the marble sculpture Signup and view all the answers

What is the "Lion of Lucerne"?

The Lion of Lucerne is a sculpture of a dying lion. Signup and view all the answers

Neoclassical architecture was based on the architecture of Classical Greece and Rome.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these architectural styles is NOT a type of Neoclassical architecture?

Gothic Revival Architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

A peristyle is a line of columns around a building.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these buildings is NOT a famous example of Temple Style architecture?

The White House (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the railing with vertical supports that is often found on Palladian buildings?

It is called a balustrade. Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the "Palladian architect of the Neoclassical?

Robert Adam (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the building that Charles Garnier designed?

The Palais Garnier. Signup and view all the answers

Romanticism was a movement that sought to break new ground in the expression of emotion.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these elements was NOT embraced by the Romantics?

Emphasizing order and moderation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Landscape painting became more popular during the Romantic period.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Romantic Art?

Calm and balanced compositions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artist who expressed as much feeling and passion as it could be on a canvas?

This artist is known as the painter of the Romantic era. Signup and view all the answers

Juan Luna y Novicio was a painter and sculptor who became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Juan Luna y Novicio also active in during the late 19th century?

Juan Luna y Novicio was also active in the Philippine Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

Spoliarium is a Latin word, meaning the basement of the Roman Colosseum.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Juan Luna y Novicio's most famous artwork?

Juan Luna is most famous for his painting called "Spoliarium." Signup and view all the answers

The subject of Juan Luna y Novicio's "Spoliarium" can be interpreted as an allegory of Imperial Spain.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Fernando Cueto Amorsolo famous for?

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo was a National Artist in Painting. Signup and view all the answers

What is Guillermo Estrella Tolentino best known for?

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino is a Filipino sculptor known as the "Father of Philippine Arts." Signup and view all the answers

Napoleon Abueva is considered the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the architectural period that began in the late 1740s?

This architectural period is called Gothic Revival. Signup and view all the answers

Charles Barry is the name behind Britain's foremost Gothic Revival monument, the Houses of Parliament.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the American Gothic Revival monument that James Renwick is known for?

This monument is called St. Patrick's Cathedral. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Gothic Revival Architecture (Neo-Gothic)

A style of architecture that emerged in the late 1740s and drew inspiration from medieval Gothic architecture, characterized by pointed arches, stained-glass windows, and ornate decorations.

Castellation

A crenellated wall or tower that resembles a medieval castle, often used in Neo-Gothic architecture.

Strawberry Hill

The most famous example of the decorative phase of the Gothic Revival movement, a building known for its intricate Gothic Revival elements.

Charles Barry

A famous British architect known for designing Westminster Palace, the Houses of Parliament, in the Gothic Revival style.