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The Consummation of Empire at The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole - Quiz
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  • 1. Who painted 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) J.M.W. Turner
B) Thomas Cole
C) Frederic Church
D) John Constable
  • 2. How many paintings are in 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Four
D) Three
  • 3. Which painting depicts the empire at its peak of power and luxury?
A) The Consummation of Empire
B) Desolation
C) The Savage State
D) Destruction
  • 4. What architectural style dominates 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Classical
B) Gothic
C) Romanesque
D) Baroque
  • 5. What is the primary theme of 'The Course of Empire' series?
A) Industrial progress
B) The beauty of nature
C) Religious redemption
D) The rise and fall of civilizations
  • 6. What follows 'The Consummation of Empire' in the series?
A) The Pastoral State
B) Destruction
C) Desolation
D) The Savage State
  • 7. What is the perspective viewpoint in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Elevated, looking down
B) Underwater
C) Ground level
D) Aerial view
  • 8. What is the season depicted in 'The Consummation of Empire'?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Autumn
  • 9. Where are 'The Course of Empire' paintings currently housed?
A) National Gallery of Art
B) Metropolitan Museum of Art
C) New-York Historical Society
D) British Museum
  • 10. What artistic movement was Thomas Cole associated with?
A) Cubism
B) Surrealism
C) Hudson River School
D) Impressionism
  • 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) Democracy
B) Theocracy
C) Imperial monarchy
D) Oligarchy
  • 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) Hubris
B) Cowardice
C) Ignorance
D) Greed
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