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