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Four Times of the Day: Midday, by Claude-Joseph Vernet
Contributed by: Forster
  • 1. During which century was 'Four Times of the Day' series created?
A) 16th century
B) 19th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
  • 2. What nationality was Claude-Joseph Vernet?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) Italian
D) Dutch
  • 3. What type of lighting typically characterizes Vernet's 'Midday' scene?
A) Golden hour sunset
B) Bright, direct sunlight
C) Dramatic chiaroscuro
D) Soft morning light
  • 4. Which element is commonly featured in Vernet's coastal scenes like 'Midday'?
A) Ships and boats
B) Castle fortifications
C) Desert caravans
D) Floating islands
  • 5. In 'Midday,' how are human figures typically portrayed?
A) In formal portraits
B) As abstract forms
C) Engaged in daily activities
D) As mythological gods
  • 6. What compositional element often anchors Vernet's coastal scenes?
A) Diagonal thrust
B) Vertical emphasis
C) Horizon line
D) Circular motion
  • 7. What type of architecture might appear in Vernet's 'Midday' scene?
A) Gothic cathedrals
B) Underground caves
C) Coastal buildings and docks
D) Modern skyscrapers
  • 8. What was Vernet's primary medium for the 'Four Times of the Day' series?
A) Digital print
B) Watercolor on paper
C) Tempera on wood
D) Oil on canvas
  • 9. What artistic tradition heavily influenced Vernet's landscape approach?
A) Street art culture
B) Pop art movement
C) Classical landscape tradition
D) Byzantine iconography
  • 10. In which artistic movement is Claude-Joseph Vernet's 'Four Times of the Day: Midday' primarily classified?
A) Impressionism
B) Baroque
C) Neoclassicism
D) Romanticism
  • 11. What artistic technique did Vernet master to depict times of day?
A) Pointillism
B) Cubism
C) Atmospheric perspective
D) Abstract expressionism
  • 12. How does Vernet convey the midday heat in the painting?
A) Snow-covered ground
B) Hazy atmospheric effects
C) Falling leaves
D) Rain showers
  • 13. What compositional device does Vernet use to lead the viewer's eye?
A) Symmetrical balance
B) Grid system
C) Circular patterns
D) Diagonal lines
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