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The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, by J. M. W. Turner
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons'?
A) John Constable
B) William Hogarth
C) Thomas Gainsborough
D) J. M. W. Turner
  • 2. In what year did the actual fire depicted occur?
A) 1848
B) 1812
C) 1851
D) 1834
  • 3. What artistic movement is Turner most associated with?
A) Realism
B) Impressionism
C) Romanticism
D) Neoclassicism
  • 4. What medium did Turner use for this painting?
A) Watercolor
B) Tempera
C) Pastel
D) Oil on canvas
  • 5. How many major versions of this subject did Turner paint?
A) Two
B) Three
C) One
D) Four
  • 6. What is the dominant color palette in this painting?
A) Earth tones and browns
B) Fiery oranges and yellows
C) Cool blues and greens
D) Pastel pinks and purples
  • 7. Which river is prominently featured in the composition?
A) The Mersey
B) The Avon
C) The Thames
D) The Seine
  • 8. What artistic element is emphasized over architectural accuracy?
A) Historical precision
B) Human figures
C) Political symbolism
D) The dramatic effects of light and color
  • 9. Which structure survived the fire and appears in the painting?
A) Big Ben
B) St. Stephen's Chapel
C) Westminster Hall
D) The Victoria Tower
  • 10. Which monarch was on the throne during this fire?
A) William IV
B) George III
C) George IV
D) Victoria
  • 11. What is reflected in the water of the Thames in the painting?
A) Crowds of spectators
B) Rescue boats
C) The fiery glow of the burning buildings
D) The moon
  • 12. Which London landmark is NOT shown burning in this painting?
A) St. Paul's Cathedral
B) Westminster Hall
C) House of Lords
D) House of Commons
  • 13. Where did Turner view the fire from to create his sketches?
A) Waterloo Bridge
B) Tower Bridge
C) London Bridge
D) Southwark Bridge
  • 14. Which architectural style characterized the original buildings?
A) Gothic
B) Renaissance
C) Neoclassical
D) Baroque
  • 15. Which element demonstrates Turner's interest in sublime forces?
A) The overwhelming fire
B) The detailed architecture
C) The calm water
D) The clear sky
  • 16. Which artist was Turner's contemporary and rival?
A) Thomas Lawrence
B) William Blake
C) Joshua Reynolds
D) John Constable
  • 17. What compositional device draws the eye to the fire?
A) Diagonal lines
B) Symmetrical balance
C) Grid structure
D) Circular patterns
  • 18. Which painting principle is most evident in the work?
A) Repetition
B) Contrast
C) Pattern
D) Unity
  • 19. What artistic quality makes this painting characteristically Romantic?
A) Scientific precision
B) Classical balance
C) Emotional intensity
D) Moralizing message
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