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The Consummation of Empire at The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Thomas Cole
B) J.M.W. Turner
C) John Constable
D) Frederic Church
  • 2. How many paintings are in 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Six
B) Four
C) Five
D) Three
  • 3. Which painting depicts the empire at its peak of power and luxury?
A) The Consummation of Empire
B) Destruction
C) The Savage State
D) Desolation
  • 4. What architectural style dominates 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Romanesque
B) Baroque
C) Classical
D) Gothic
  • 5. What is the primary theme of 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Religious redemption
B) The rise and fall of civilizations
C) Industrial progress
D) The beauty of nature
  • 6. What follows 'The Consummation of Empire' in the series?
A) The Savage State
B) The Pastoral State
C) Desolation
D) Destruction
  • 7. What is the perspective viewpoint in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Underwater
B) Elevated, looking down
C) Aerial view
D) Ground level
  • 8. What is the season depicted in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) Winter
  • 9. Where are 'The Course of Empire' paintings currently housed?
A) Metropolitan Museum of Art
B) British Museum
C) National Gallery of Art
D) New-York Historical Society
  • 10. What artistic movement was Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Surrealism
C) Cubism
D) Hudson River School
  • 11. In what decade was 'The Course of Empire' series completed?
A) 1850s
B) 1870s
C) 1830s
D) 1810s
  • 12. What type of government is implied in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Oligarchy
B) Democracy
C) Imperial monarchy
D) Theocracy
  • 13. What philosophical concept does the series illustrate?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Cyclical history
C) Divine right
D) Social contract
  • 14. What human quality does Cole critique through this series?
A) Greed
B) Cowardice
C) Ignorance
D) Hubris
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