The Kiss, by Francesco Hayez
  • 1. In what year was Francesco Hayez's 'The Kiss' painted?
A) 1870
B) 1859
C) 1820
D) 1848
  • 2. Which artistic movement is 'The Kiss' most associated with?
A) Baroque
B) Romanticism
C) Renaissance
D) Impressionism
  • 3. What historical period does the painting's medieval setting reference?
A) Middle Ages
B) Enlightenment
C) Roman Empire
D) Renaissance
  • 4. How many versions of 'The Kiss' did Hayez paint?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) One
  • 5. Which Italian unification movement is the painting associated with?
A) Carbonari
B) Redshirts
C) Risorgimento
D) Fascism
  • 6. What is notable about the composition's lighting?
A) Dramatic chiaroscuro
B) Natural sunlight
C) Candlelight only
D) Even flat lighting
  • 7. What hangs from the man's belt?
A) A dagger
B) Keys
C) A purse
D) A religious medal
  • 8. Which political event coincided with the painting's creation?
A) Second Italian War of Independence
B) World War I
C) French Revolution
D) Napoleonic Wars
  • 9. What is the overall emotional tone of the painting?
A) Joyful and celebratory
B) Calm and peaceful
C) Melancholic and sad
D) Passionate and urgent
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