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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, by John Martin - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon'?
A) J.M.W. Turner
B) William Blake
C) Thomas Cole
D) John Martin
  • 2. What year was this painting completed?
A) 1850
B) 1789
C) 1825
D) 1816
  • 3. What medium did John Martin use for this work?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Tempera on wood
C) Fresco
D) Oil on canvas
  • 4. What is notable about the scale of human figures in the painting?
A) Only Joshua is visible
B) They are absent entirely
C) They are small and overwhelmed
D) They are life-sized and detailed
  • 5. What type of landscape is depicted in the painting?
A) Sublime and mountainous
B) Desert wasteland
C) Peaceful countryside
D) Urban cityscape
  • 6. What artistic technique emphasizes the drama?
A) Chiaroscuro lighting
B) Linear perspective only
C) Minimalist composition
D) Pointillism
  • 7. What is the emotional tone of the painting?
A) Awe and terror
B) Joy and celebration
C) Mystery and ambiguity
D) Peace and tranquility
  • 8. How does the painting reflect Romantic ideals?
A) Depiction of modern life
B) Emphasis on nature's power
C) Abstract representation
D) Focus on classical harmony
  • 9. What artistic movement is John Martin associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Renaissance
C) Cubism
D) Romanticism
  • 10. What was Joshua's role in the biblical narrative?
A) Temple priest
B) Successor to Moses
C) First king of Israel
D) Prophet and poet
  • 11. What artistic element creates depth in the painting?
A) Atmospheric perspective
B) Flat composition
C) Collage elements
D) Geometric patterns
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