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