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The Consummation of Empire at The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) John Constable
B) Thomas Cole
C) J.M.W. Turner
D) Frederic Church
  • 2. How many paintings are in 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Six
D) Five
  • 3. Which painting depicts the empire at its peak of power and luxury?
A) Destruction
B) The Consummation of Empire
C) The Savage State
D) Desolation
  • 4. What architectural style dominates 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Gothic
B) Romanesque
C) Baroque
D) Classical
  • 5. What is the primary theme of 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) The rise and fall of civilizations
B) Religious redemption
C) Industrial progress
D) The beauty of nature
  • 6. What follows 'The Consummation of Empire' in the series?
A) The Pastoral State
B) The Savage State
C) Destruction
D) Desolation
  • 7. What is the perspective viewpoint in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Ground level
B) Elevated, looking down
C) Aerial view
D) Underwater
  • 8. What is the season depicted in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Autumn
  • 9. Where are 'The Course of Empire' paintings currently housed?
A) National Gallery of Art
B) New-York Historical Society
C) British Museum
D) Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 10. What artistic movement was Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Hudson River School
B) Impressionism
C) Surrealism
D) Cubism
  • 11. In what decade was 'The Course of Empire' series completed?
A) 1810s
B) 1870s
C) 1850s
D) 1830s
  • 12. What type of government is implied in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Theocracy
B) Democracy
C) Imperial monarchy
D) Oligarchy
  • 13. What philosophical concept does the series illustrate?
A) Divine right
B) Cyclical history
C) Utilitarianism
D) Social contract
  • 14. What human quality does Cole critique through this series?
A) Hubris
B) Cowardice
C) Ignorance
D) Greed
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