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