Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back, by Vilhelm Hammershøi
  • 1. Who painted 'Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back'?
A) Johannes Vermeer
B) Vilhelm Hammershøi
C) Claude Monet
D) Edvard Munch
  • 2. What nationality was the artist?
A) Swedish
B) Danish
C) Norwegian
D) Dutch
  • 3. What is the dominant color palette in Hammershøi's interior paintings?
A) Muted grays and whites
B) Vibrant warm tones
C) Dark blues and greens
D) Bright primary colors
  • 4. What type of setting is depicted in the painting?
A) Church nave
B) Domestic interior
C) Garden landscape
D) City street
  • 5. What artistic movement is Hammershøi associated with?
A) Expressionism
B) Impressionism
C) Cubism
D) Symbolism
  • 6. What is a recurring theme in Hammershøi's work?
A) Solitude and silence
B) Celebration and joy
C) Political protest
D) Religious devotion
  • 7. Which artist's work is Hammershøi often compared to?
A) Van Gogh
B) Rembrandt
C) Picasso
D) Vermeer
  • 8. What emotion does the painting typically evoke?
A) Angry protest
B) Romantic passion
C) Melancholy contemplation
D) Joyful excitement
  • 9. Where did Hammershøi primarily find his subjects?
A) His own home
B) Country landscapes
C) Royal palaces
D) Public buildings
  • 10. What is the overall mood of the painting?
A) Tense and dramatic
B) Quiet and contemplative
C) Humorous and light
D) Energetic and dynamic
  • 11. How does the rear view of the figure affect the painting?
A) Reveals personal identity
B) Creates mystery and distance
C) Shows detailed facial expression
D) Creates direct engagement
  • 12. What architectural elements are common in Hammershøi's interiors?
A) Staircases and balconies
B) Columns and arches
C) Doors and windows
D) Skylights and domes
  • 13. The young woman in the painting is shown in what position relative to the viewer?
A) In profile
B) Facing forward
C) Three-quarter view
D) Seen from the back
  • 14. What type of lighting is characteristic of Hammershøi's interiors?
A) Soft, diffused natural light
B) Dramatic spotlighting
C) Harsh artificial light
D) Candlelight
  • 15. Hammershøi's work was rediscovered and gained popularity in:
A) Mid-18th century
B) Early 21st century
C) Late 20th century
D) Early 19th century
  • 16. The painting's composition emphasizes:
A) Asymmetrical balance
B) Geometric order
C) Organic flow
D) Chaotic arrangement
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