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Destruction at The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole
  • 1. What is the overall theme of Thomas Cole's series 'The Course of Empire'?
A) The rise and fall of civilization
B) The history of America
C) The beauty of nature
D) Religious salvation
  • 2. In 'Destruction', what natural disaster contributes to the empire's fall?
A) A wildfire
B) An earthquake
C) A drought
D) A violent storm
  • 3. What architectural style dominates the empire's buildings in 'Destruction'?
A) Egyptian
B) Classical Roman
C) Gothic
D) Byzantine
  • 4. What are the invaders doing to the city's statue in 'Destruction'?
A) Decorating it
B) Building it higher
C) Ignoring it
D) Pulling it down with ropes
  • 5. What is the dominant color palette in 'Destruction'?
A) Monochrome grays
B) Fiery reds and oranges
C) Cool blues and greens
D) Pastel pinks and yellows
  • 6. What artistic movement was Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Hudson River School
B) Surrealism
C) Cubism
D) Impressionism
  • 7. In what century did Thomas Cole paint 'The Course of Empire'?
A) 20th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
  • 8. What symbolic meaning does the storm likely represent?
A) Divine wrath or natural consequence
B) Mere weather event
C) Agricultural blessing
D) Seasonal change
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