Courbet SAQs .docx

Courbet SAQs - What year was Courbet born? A. 1819 - Where was Courbet born? A. Ornans, France - What year did Courbet move to Paris to develop his artistic skills? A. 1839 - What year did Courbet pass away? A. 1877 - Where did Courbet pass away? A. Switzerland - Where d...

Courbet SAQs - What year was Courbet born? A. 1819 - Where was Courbet born? A. Ornans, France - What year did Courbet move to Paris to develop his artistic skills? A. 1839 - What year did Courbet pass away? A. 1877 - Where did Courbet pass away? A. Switzerland - Where did Courbet move to in 1873? A. Switzerland - What style does Courbet use in 'Burial at Ornans'? A. Realism - Between what years was 'Burial at Ornans' created? A. 1849-1850 - When was 'The Bathers' painted? A. 1853 - Who is the main figure in 'The Bathers'? A. A nude woman - Why did the candid depiction of the figure in 'The Bathers' spark controversy? A. It sparked controversy at the time for its perceived lack of decorum and its departure from classical standards of beauty. - What styles does Courbet use in 'The Meeting'? A. Realism and naturalism. - In 'The Wave' what do the rocks at the water's edge do for the painting in terms of its composition? A. The rocks at the water\'s edge add a sense of scale and stability, anchoring the composition amidst the chaos of the crashing waves. - What type of tones dominate 'The Wave'? A. cool, muted tones.