Part 7 (pictures) Flashcards
What theme from the Renaissance is shown in the School of Athens painting?
How is Leonardo’s Mona Lisa representative of Renaissance painting?
It treats its subject with realistic detail and perspective
What is Jacques-Louis David’s painting The Death of Marat typical of the Neoclassical Style?
a) It uses sharp, clean lines and chiaroscuro
b) The figure has a sculpted quality, inspired by Classical statues.
How does the painting Saturn Devouring his Son by Francisco de Goya exemplify the characteristics of Romantic art?
It draws upon myth to explore irrationality, superstition, and the dark side of artistic creativity.
Why is Henry Ossawa Tanner’s painting, The Thankful Poor, a significant work of the Realist Period?
Why is Henry Ossawa Tanner’s painting, The Thankful Poor, a significant work of the Realist Period?
Tanner’s painting is widely regarded as a classic portrayal of African American dignity, and it enables viewers to relate emotionally to the man and the boy.
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