Parisian Women in Algerian Costume (The Harem), by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • 1. Who painted 'Parisian Women in Algerian Costume (The Harem)'?
A) Édouard Manet
B) Claude Monet
C) Edgar Degas
D) Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • 2. In what year was 'Parisian Women in Algerian Costume (The Harem)' completed?
A) 1872
B) 1880
C) 1890
D) 1865
  • 3. What is the primary medium of this artwork?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Charcoal on canvas
C) Tempera on wood
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 4. What exotic theme does this painting represent?
A) Orientalism
B) Symbolism
C) Expressionism
D) Neoclassicism
  • 5. How many female figures are prominently featured in the painting?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Two
  • 6. What type of setting is depicted in the painting?
A) Desert landscape
B) Outdoor market
C) Interior harem scene
D) Palace courtyard
  • 7. Which European country had colonial presence in Algeria when this was painted?
A) Italy
B) Britain
C) Spain
D) France
  • 8. How does Renoir treat light in this painting?
A) Dramatic chiaroscuro
B) Soft, diffused light
C) Harsh direct sunlight
D) Artificial electric light
  • 9. What was the French public's reception of such Orientalist works?
A) Officially banned
B) Generally popular and fashionable
C) Considered scandalous
D) Largely ignored
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