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