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