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A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, by Joseph Wright of Derby - Quiz
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  • 1. Who painted 'A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery'?
A) Joseph Wright of Derby
B) Thomas Gainsborough
C) Joshua Reynolds
D) William Hogarth
  • 2. In which decade was 'A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery' completed?
A) 1780s
B) 1790s
C) 1740s
D) 1760s
  • 3. What is the primary subject matter of the painting?
A) A battle scene
B) A scientific demonstration
C) A religious ceremony
D) A family portrait
  • 4. An orrery is a mechanical model of what?
A) The solar system
B) Clockwork mechanisms
C) Human anatomy
D) Geological layers
  • 5. Which artistic movement is Joseph Wright associated with?
A) Renaissance
B) Baroque
C) Romanticism
D) Impressionism
  • 6. What is the most distinctive lighting feature in this painting?
A) Flat even lighting
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Harsh overhead light
D) Backlighting only
  • 7. The painting reflects interest in which historical period's ideas?
A) The Victorian Era
B) The Enlightenment
C) The Renaissance
D) The Middle Ages
  • 8. Which age group is represented among the observers?
A) Only children
B) Children and adults
C) Only adults
D) Only elderly
  • 9. What does the painting celebrate?
A) Royal power
B) Scientific discovery
C) Religious devotion
D) Military victory
  • 10. What artistic technique creates strong light and dark contrasts?
A) Impasto
B) Sfumato
C) Pointillism
D) Chiaroscuro
  • 11. In which country was this painting created?
A) France
B) Italy
C) England
D) Netherlands
  • 12. What is the overall mood created by the lighting?
A) Awe and wonder
B) Fear and terror
C) Joy and celebration
D) Sadness and melancholy
  • 13. What is the philosopher likely demonstrating?
A) Biological specimens
B) Electrical experiments
C) Celestial mechanics
D) Chemical reactions
  • 14. Which artistic influence is evident in Wright's work?
A) Van Gogh
B) Monet
C) Picasso
D) Caravaggio
  • 15. Which city was Wright associated with?
A) Derby
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) London
  • 16. In which century was 'A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery' created?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 16th century
D) 19th century
  • 17. Which artistic technique is prominent in Wright's depiction of light?
A) Tenebrism
B) Grisaille
C) Impasto
D) Sfumato
  • 18. What year was this painting completed?
A) 1776
B) 1789
C) 1766
D) 1750
  • 19. Which famous scientist's work likely inspired this painting?
A) Galileo Galilei
B) Albert Einstein
C) Charles Darwin
D) Isaac Newton
  • 20. What does Wright's painting symbolize about its era?
A) Public interest in science
B) Political revolution
C) Decline of religion
D) Industrial automation
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