Political Purposes of Art Quiz & Flashcards (Art I Fall)

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

They used the image of a horse beneath a political figure to help convey the subject's supreme power and leadership. (correct)

The first examples were seen in the nineteenth century.

They were a form of social protest that was popularized by Picasso.

They helped exaggerate the facial features and perfection of the subject in the painting.

What did Picasso intend to show through the painting Guernica?

He wanted to show the atrocities of war and evils of Fascism. (correct)

He wanted to inform the world of the problems in Germany, in order to increase aid for its people from the League of Nations.

He wanted to encourage the free world to declare war on fascist nations, in particular Nazi Germany.

He wanted to create the first piece of abstract art to display at the World's Fair.

What occurred only two months after Napoleon had himself painted with the sick?

The people declared Napoleon their king.

The people were provided with medical supplies by Napoleon.

Napoleon had them all executed. (correct)

Napoleon declared war on England because the plague originated there.

Which of the following pieces of art would be considered a form of social protest?

Guernica Signup and view all the answers

Propaganda is ________________

Something created to deliberately convince or influence people's thoughts, opinions, and/or actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which artist painted the piece entitled Guernica?

Pablo Picasso Signup and view all the answers

________________ is an influence or authority over other people, territories, or nations.

Political power Signup and view all the answers

In art, the material used by an artist to create a work of art is called the ___________.

medium Signup and view all the answers

In the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros, what message was the artist trying to spread?

He intended to show Napoleon as a Christ-like figure, healing the sick with his touch. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Equestrian Portraits

Equestrian portraits traditionally symbolize supreme power and leadership by depicting political figures on horseback.

Guernica

Pablo Picasso created "Guernica" to highlight the atrocities of war and the evils of Fascism during the Spanish Civil War, specifically addressing the bombing of Guernica by Nazi Germany.

Napoleon and the Plague

Two months after being depicted with victims of the bubonic plague, Napoleon had the infected individuals executed.

"Guernica" is recognized as a significant piece of social protest art, reflecting the pain and suffering caused by war.

Propaganda Definition

Propaganda is designed to deliberately influence people's thoughts, opinions, and actions.

Artist of Guernica

"Guernica" was painted by Pablo Picasso, a key figure in the modern art movement.

Political Power

Political power refers to the influence or authority exerted over people, territories, or nations.

Artistic Medium

The term "medium" in art refers to the material used by an artist to create a work, which can include paint, clay, or other substances.

Antoine-Jean Gros' Intentions

Antoine-Jean Gros aimed to portray Napoleon as a compassionate leader in his painting, depicting him interacting with the sick and symbolizing care and authority.

Description

Test your knowledge on the political contexts of art with this quiz based on Edginuity's Art I Fall curriculum. Explore key concepts such as equestrian portraits and their significance in representing power and leadership throughout history. Enhance your understanding of how art conveys political messages.

Political Purposes of Art (Art I Fall)

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true regarding equestrian portraits?

What did Picasso intend to show through the painting Guernica?

What occurred only two months after Napoleon had himself painted with the sick?