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30 August 2022
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Based on your knowledge of Realism, which of the following scenes would a Realist artist most likely want to paint?
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A single mother with her children on the subway
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Which of the following best describes the subject matter of the Realism period?
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All of the above (unvarnished truth, the working class, subjects that were previously not considered worthy of portrayal in art)
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How does the painting above clearly represent Realism?
How does the painting above clearly represent Realism?
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the honest and striking expressions of the subjects
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How did art change in the mid 19th century?
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There was a new belief that art should record the life of everyday people.
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Who painted the image above?
Who painted the image above?
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Honore Daumier
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Why was the painting above not well received?
Why was the painting above not well received?
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Critics felt the artist was attempting to rekindle socialist ideals.
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Which of the following was a controversial issue concerning the painting above?
Which of the following was a controversial issue concerning the painting above?
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All of the above (It presents death as a mere physical fact, The artist placed all of the figures in rows in the picture plan, It is a monumental picture that depicts a funeral for an unnamed ordinary subject)
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Why were Realist artists drawn to their subject matter?
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They wanted to record the life of everyday people and everyday activities.
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Prior to 1848, monumental canvasses were reserved for _________________.
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heroic subjects and pictures of the powerful
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Who painted the image above?
Who painted the image above?
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Gustave Courbet
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What is the name of the Eakin's painting that received much criticism from critics in America for its portrayal of surgery?
What is the name of the Eakin's painting that received much criticism from critics in America for its portrayal of surgery?
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"The Gross Clinic"
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Who painted the image above?
Who painted the image above?
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Jean-Francois Millet
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What is the name of the painting above?
What is the name of the painting above?
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"A Burial At Ornans"
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What type of atmosphere is depicted in the image above, and how did the artist achieve this?
What type of atmosphere is depicted in the image above, and how did the artist achieve this?
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The artist created a soothing atmosphere through the use of warm colors.
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Which artist was known for documenting the difficulties of rural life?
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Jean-Francois Millet
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term "gleaning"?
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Gleaning was a form of relief offered to the rural poor.