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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, by John Martin
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon'?
A) John Martin
B) J.M.W. Turner
C) William Blake
D) Thomas Cole
  • 2. What year was this painting completed?
A) 1825
B) 1850
C) 1789
D) 1816
  • 3. What medium did John Martin use for this work?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Watercolor on paper
C) Fresco
D) Oil on canvas
  • 4. What is notable about the scale of human figures in the painting?
A) They are absent entirely
B) They are life-sized and detailed
C) Only Joshua is visible
D) They are small and overwhelmed
  • 5. What type of landscape is depicted in the painting?
A) Urban cityscape
B) Peaceful countryside
C) Desert wasteland
D) Sublime and mountainous
  • 6. What artistic technique emphasizes the drama?
A) Minimalist composition
B) Pointillism
C) Linear perspective only
D) Chiaroscuro lighting
  • 7. What is the emotional tone of the painting?
A) Joy and celebration
B) Awe and terror
C) Mystery and ambiguity
D) Peace and tranquility
  • 8. How does the painting reflect Romantic ideals?
A) Focus on classical harmony
B) Abstract representation
C) Depiction of modern life
D) Emphasis on nature's power
  • 9. What artistic movement is John Martin associated with?
A) Romanticism
B) Renaissance
C) Cubism
D) Impressionism
  • 10. What was Joshua's role in the biblical narrative?
A) Temple priest
B) First king of Israel
C) Successor to Moses
D) Prophet and poet
  • 11. What artistic element creates depth in the painting?
A) Geometric patterns
B) Collage elements
C) Flat composition
D) Atmospheric perspective
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