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