Four Times of the Day: Midday, by Claude-Joseph Vernet - Quiz
  • 1. During which century was 'Four Times of the Day' series created?
A) 19th century
B) 17th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
  • 2. What nationality was Claude-Joseph Vernet?
A) Dutch
B) Spanish
C) Italian
D) French
  • 3. What type of lighting typically characterizes Vernet's 'Midday' scene?
A) Golden hour sunset
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Soft morning light
D) Bright, direct sunlight
  • 4. Which element is commonly featured in Vernet's coastal scenes like 'Midday'?
A) Castle fortifications
B) Desert caravans
C) Ships and boats
D) Floating islands
  • 5. In 'Midday,' how are human figures typically portrayed?
A) In formal portraits
B) As mythological gods
C) Engaged in daily activities
D) As abstract forms
  • 6. What compositional element often anchors Vernet's coastal scenes?
A) Vertical emphasis
B) Circular motion
C) Diagonal thrust
D) Horizon line
  • 7. What type of architecture might appear in Vernet's 'Midday' scene?
A) Modern skyscrapers
B) Underground caves
C) Coastal buildings and docks
D) Gothic cathedrals
  • 8. What was Vernet's primary medium for the 'Four Times of the Day' series?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Watercolor on paper
C) Digital print
D) Oil on canvas
  • 9. What artistic tradition heavily influenced Vernet's landscape approach?
A) Street art culture
B) Classical landscape tradition
C) Byzantine iconography
D) Pop art movement
  • 10. In which artistic movement is Claude-Joseph Vernet's 'Four Times of the Day: Midday' primarily classified?
A) Baroque
B) Neoclassicism
C) Romanticism
D) Impressionism
  • 11. What artistic technique did Vernet master to depict times of day?
A) Abstract expressionism
B) Atmospheric perspective
C) Pointillism
D) Cubism
  • 12. How does Vernet convey the midday heat in the painting?
A) Hazy atmospheric effects
B) Snow-covered ground
C) Falling leaves
D) Rain showers
  • 13. What compositional device does Vernet use to lead the viewer's eye?
A) Circular patterns
B) Symmetrical balance
C) Diagonal lines
D) Grid system
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