Sample Test Questions

Which of the following activities did NOT take place in a salon in the 18th Century?
A. Socializing
B. Discussion about literature and artwork
C. Dancing
D. Public art exhibition
(the answer is c)

Which artist was characterized by his mastery of mythological paintings such as Triumph of Venus?
A. Jean-Honore Watteau
B. Rosalba Carriera
C. Anton Raphael Mengs
D. Francois Boucher
(the answer is D)

As a result of the death of the Sun King in 1715 court life and art changed in what way?
A.Increased importance on formality
B. Focused more on delightful and lightheartedness
C. Created the birth of Neoclassicism
D. Emphasized seriousness
(the answer is B)

What type of person would most likely go on a Grand Tour in the 18th Century?
A. Middle class adults from Britain
B. Young middle class students from North America
C. Wealthy males from Britain
D. Young upper class
(the answer is D)

Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain were known primarily for their paintings of?
A. Mythological scenery
B. Cautionary tales
C. Nature
D. Still life
(the answer is B)