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