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Destruction at The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole - Exam
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. What is the overall theme of Thomas Cole's series 'The Course of Empire'?
A) The history of America
B) The rise and fall of civilization
C) Religious salvation
D) The beauty of nature
  • 2. In 'Destruction', what natural disaster contributes to the empire's fall?
A) A drought
B) A violent storm
C) A wildfire
D) An earthquake
  • 3. What architectural style dominates the empire's buildings in 'Destruction'?
A) Egyptian
B) Classical Roman
C) Gothic
D) Byzantine
  • 4. What are the invaders doing to the city's statue in 'Destruction'?
A) Building it higher
B) Ignoring it
C) Decorating it
D) Pulling it down with ropes
  • 5. What is the dominant color palette in 'Destruction'?
A) Monochrome grays
B) Cool blues and greens
C) Pastel pinks and yellows
D) Fiery reds and oranges
  • 6. What artistic movement was Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Hudson River School
B) Cubism
C) Surrealism
D) Impressionism
  • 7. In what century did Thomas Cole paint 'The Course of Empire'?
A) 20th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
  • 8. What symbolic meaning does the storm likely represent?
A) Mere weather event
B) Divine wrath or natural consequence
C) Seasonal change
D) Agricultural blessing
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