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