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