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The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, by J. M. W. Turner
  • 1. Who painted 'The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons'?
A) William Hogarth
B) John Constable
C) Thomas Gainsborough
D) J. M. W. Turner
  • 2. In what year did the actual fire depicted occur?
A) 1812
B) 1834
C) 1851
D) 1848
  • 3. What artistic movement is Turner most associated with?
A) Realism
B) Neoclassicism
C) Impressionism
D) Romanticism
  • 4. What medium did Turner use for this painting?
A) Tempera
B) Pastel
C) Watercolor
D) Oil on canvas
  • 5. How many major versions of this subject did Turner paint?
A) Four
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
  • 6. What is the dominant color palette in this painting?
A) Pastel pinks and purples
B) Earth tones and browns
C) Fiery oranges and yellows
D) Cool blues and greens
  • 7. Which river is prominently featured in the composition?
A) The Mersey
B) The Seine
C) The Avon
D) The Thames
  • 8. What artistic element is emphasized over architectural accuracy?
A) Human figures
B) Political symbolism
C) The dramatic effects of light and color
D) Historical precision
  • 9. Which structure survived the fire and appears in the painting?
A) Big Ben
B) Westminster Hall
C) St. Stephen's Chapel
D) The Victoria Tower
  • 10. Which monarch was on the throne during this fire?
A) George III
B) George IV
C) Victoria
D) William IV
  • 11. What is reflected in the water of the Thames in the painting?
A) Crowds of spectators
B) The fiery glow of the burning buildings
C) The moon
D) Rescue boats
  • 12. Which London landmark is NOT shown burning in this painting?
A) Westminster Hall
B) House of Commons
C) House of Lords
D) St. Paul's Cathedral
  • 13. Where did Turner view the fire from to create his sketches?
A) Waterloo Bridge
B) London Bridge
C) Tower Bridge
D) Southwark Bridge
  • 14. Which architectural style characterized the original buildings?
A) Gothic
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Neoclassical
  • 15. Which element demonstrates Turner's interest in sublime forces?
A) The detailed architecture
B) The overwhelming fire
C) The clear sky
D) The calm water
  • 16. Which artist was Turner's contemporary and rival?
A) William Blake
B) Thomas Lawrence
C) Joshua Reynolds
D) John Constable
  • 17. What compositional device draws the eye to the fire?
A) Grid structure
B) Diagonal lines
C) Circular patterns
D) Symmetrical balance
  • 18. Which painting principle is most evident in the work?
A) Repetition
B) Contrast
C) Pattern
D) Unity
  • 19. What artistic quality makes this painting characteristically Romantic?
A) Classical balance
B) Scientific precision
C) Emotional intensity
D) Moralizing message
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