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Art and music + SP area part 2 Flashcards

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What is the satirical message behind Robert Colescott’s “George Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware”?

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Exposing racial and structural issues in America by replacing historical figures with black figures

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How does Sandra Jackson-Dumont view Colescott’s painting?

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As a powerful tool for facilitating discussions about race, history, and complex figures

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What is El Morro and what is its historical significance?

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A fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, symbolizing the city’s colonial past and serving as a vital military outpost

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When was El Morro constructed and by whom?

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Between the 1500s and 1700s by Spain

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How is Funai Castle a symbol of the complicated history of Christianity in Japan?

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Built by a Christian feudal lord in the 16th century, a period of Christian introduction to Japan

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Who created a more accurate depiction of Napoleon crossing the Alps in 1853?

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Hippolyte Paul Delaroche

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What inspired Delaroche’s painting and how did it differ from David’s version?

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Adolphe Thiers’ account, portraying Napoleon on a mule with a guide during a calm summer

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What famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware has been criticized for historical inaccuracies?

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“Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

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What are some of the inaccuracies in Leutze’s painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware?

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Inaccurate boat design, portrayal of Washington, American flag anachronism, and exaggerated distance

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Despite its historical inaccuracies, how was Leutze’s painting received in America?

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It became a significant success, drawing large crowds and supporting the Union antislavery movement

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How did NeoMam Studios use virtual recreations to address the challenges of the Covid pandemic?

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By providing virtual tours of European castles, allowing people to experience their history

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What castle was built by Bohemian King Otakar II in the mid-11th century and overlooks a small town near Zagreb, Croatia?

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Samobor Castle

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What is the significance of Dunnottar Castle in Scottish history?

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William Wallace reclaimed it from English occupation in 1297

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How long did it take Richard the Lionheart to build Château Gaillard in France?

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Just two years

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What is the difference between a castle and a palace in the modern era?

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Castles were primarily defensive structures, while palaces were residences for royalty or nobility. Today, both often serve purposes like museums or hotels

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What is the controversy surrounding the Mauritshuis Museum’s “My Girl With a Pearl Earring” contest winner “A Girl with Glowing Earrings” by AI artist Julian van Dieken?

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Ethical concerns about originality and the use of AI-generated art

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What legal and ethical issues did Taylor Dafoe raise regarding the use of AI-generated art?

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Concerns about ownership and the potential for AI to steal art

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How does AI generate art?

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By analyzing and learning from a vast dataset of images

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Why did Iris Compiet express disdain for the inclusion of AI-generated entries in the art contest?

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She believes it diminishes the value of human-created art

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What is the lawsuit against Midjourney and DeviantArt about?

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Alleged intellectual property violations related to the training data used by their AI art generation tools

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What famous painting depicts Napoleon Bonaparte crossing the Alps, despite inaccuracies like the weather conditions and mode of transportation?

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“Napoleon Crossing the Alps” by Jacques-Louis David

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Who commissioned the painting “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” and why did Napoleon refuse to pose for it?

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Napoleon himself, to commemorate his military success and project an image of authority

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What elements did David incorporate into the painting to portray Napoleon’s power and leadership?

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A majestic horse, dramatic clothing, and a connection to the surrounding scenery

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How did the actual events of Napoleon’s journey differ from the depiction in the painting?

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He crossed the Alps in favorable weather on a mule, not a stallion

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What is the significance of the painting “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” despite its historical inaccuracies?

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It served as propaganda during Napoleon’s reign and remains an iconic representation of his power

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