The Voyage of Life: Old Age, by Thomas Cole
  • 1. Who painted 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) John Constable
B) Thomas Cole
C) J.M.W. Turner
D) Frederic Church
  • 2. What artistic movement is Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Hudson River School
B) Impressionism
C) Realism
D) Romanticism
  • 3. In which year was 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age' completed?
A) 1850
B) 1842
C) 1836
D) 1828
  • 4. How many paintings are in Thomas Cole's 'The Voyage of Life' series?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Six
D) Five
  • 5. What stage of life does 'Old Age' represent in the series?
A) First stage
B) Third stage
C) Second stage
D) Final stage
  • 6. What celestial being appears in 'Old Age'?
A) Angel
B) Dove
C) Eagle
D) Cherub
  • 7. What is the overall mood conveyed in 'Old Age'?
A) Angry rebellion
B) Joyful celebration
C) Tragic despair
D) Spiritual transcendence
  • 8. Where are the original four paintings currently housed?
A) Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
B) Louvre, Paris
C) National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
D) British Museum, London
  • 9. What symbolic meaning does the boat represent throughout the series?
A) Wealth and prosperity
B) Human life journey
C) Artistic creation
D) Political power
  • 10. What is notable about the old man's appearance?
A) Armor
B) White hair and beard
C) Bright red clothing
D) Crown on head
  • 11. What religious symbolism is prominent in this painting?
A) Star of David
B) Cross
C) Ten Commandments
D) Heavenly light
  • 12. What is the relationship between the man and the angel?
A) Man is ignoring angel
B) Angel is carrying him
C) Angel is threatening him
D) Angel is guiding him
  • 13. What does the ocean symbolize in this painting?
A) Eternity/afterlife
B) Freedom and adventure
C) Danger and fear
D) Isolation and loneliness
  • 14. How does Cole depict the transition from life to afterlife?
A) Violent and sudden
B) Sad and regretful
C) Peaceful and hopeful
D) Confusing and chaotic
  • 15. What is the condition of the water in this painting?
A) Boiling
B) Frozen
C) Stormy and rough
D) Calm and still
  • 16. What is the ultimate message of 'Old Age' in the series?
A) Wealth brings happiness
B) Death leads to spiritual rebirth
C) Life is meaningless
D) Youth is best age
  • 17. What is the central figure in 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) A young child
B) An old man in a boat
C) A mountain landscape
D) A group of animals
  • 18. What body of water is featured in 'Old Age'?
A) Waterfall
B) Lake
C) Ocean
D) River
  • 19. What type of art is 'The Voyage of Life: Old Age'?
A) Still life
B) Portrait
C) Abstract art
D) Allegorical painting
  • 20. What century was 'The Voyage of Life' painted?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 18th century
  • 21. What does the empty hourglass symbolize?
A) Time has run out
B) Eternal youth
C) Measured success
D) New beginning
  • 22. What nationality was Thomas Cole?
A) British
B) German
C) French
D) American
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