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Proclamation of the Republic, by Benedito Calixto
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'Proclamation of the Republic'?
A) Almeida Júnior
B) Pedro Américo
C) Benedito Calixto
D) Victor Meirelles
  • 2. In what year was 'Proclamation of the Republic' painted?
A) 1900
B) 1893
C) 1922
D) 1889
  • 3. What historical event does the painting depict?
A) Portuguese Arrival
B) Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic
C) Abolition of Slavery
D) Brazilian Independence
  • 4. Where is the painting currently located?
A) Museu do Ipiranga
B) Louvre Museum
C) MASP
D) National Museum
  • 5. Which city is depicted in the painting's background?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Salvador
D) Brasília
  • 6. What artistic style characterizes this painting?
A) Surrealism
B) Modernism
C) Academicism
D) Cubism
  • 7. What was Benedito Calixto's primary nationality?
A) Portuguese
B) Brazilian
C) Spanish
D) French
  • 8. What type of painting is 'Proclamation of the Republic'?
A) Landscape
B) Portrait
C) Still life
D) Historical painting
  • 9. Which Brazilian state was Benedito Calixto born in?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) Bahia
C) Minas Gerais
D) São Paulo
  • 10. What was the political purpose of this painting?
A) Legitimize the new republic
B) Support imperialism
C) Promote democracy
D) Criticize the monarchy
  • 11. Which European country influenced Calixto's training?
A) England
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
  • 12. What year was the actual Proclamation of the Republic?
A) 1900
B) 1889
C) 1822
D) 1893
  • 13. What type of military units are shown in the painting?
A) Artillery only
B) Navy sailors
C) Air force
D) Cavalry and infantry
  • 14. Which element adds authenticity to the historical representation?
A) Contemporary vehicles
B) 20th century clothing
C) Modern buildings
D) Accurate military uniforms
  • 15. What was Calixto's primary purpose in creating this painting?
A) Sell to private collectors
B) Document and celebrate a national event
C) Criticize the government
D) Practice technical skills
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