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Venus Consoling Love, by François Boucher - Exam
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  • 1. Who painted 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) Jacques-Louis David
B) Antoine Watteau
C) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
D) François Boucher
  • 2. In which artistic movement is Boucher's work primarily classified?
A) Baroque
B) Neoclassicism
C) Rococo
D) Romanticism
  • 3. Which mythological figure is the central subject of the painting?
A) Juno
B) Diana
C) Venus
D) Minerva
  • 4. Who is 'Love' in the painting's title?
A) Eros
B) Cupid
C) Psyche
D) Adonis
  • 5. In which century was this painting created?
A) 16th century
B) 19th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
  • 6. What is the primary medium of the original work?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Oil on canvas
C) Tempera on wood
D) Fresco
  • 7. Which French king's court was Boucher associated with?
A) Louis XV
B) Napoleon
C) Louis XIV
D) Louis XVI
  • 8. What type of scene does this painting depict?
A) Religious
B) Historical
C) Portrait
D) Mythological
  • 9. How does Venus typically appear in Boucher's depictions?
A) Playful and sensual
B) Academic and serious
C) Warlike and aggressive
D) Mournful and sad
  • 10. Which famous patron was a major supporter of Boucher's work?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Catherine the Great
C) Madame de Pompadour
D) Cardinal Richelieu
  • 11. What type of setting typically appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Gothic interiors
B) Urban cityscapes
C) Barren deserts
D) Lush, natural landscapes
  • 12. How does Boucher typically portray the human form?
A) Muscular and heroic
B) Realistic and flawed
C) Abstract and distorted
D) Soft and idealized
  • 13. What is the relationship between the figures in the painting?
A) Mother and son
B) Rivals
C) Siblings
D) Lovers
  • 14. Which artistic quality is emphasized in Boucher's work?
A) Sensuality
B) Brutality
C) Asceticism
D) Intellectualism
  • 15. What type of brushwork characterizes Boucher's style?
A) Loose and fluid
B) Monumental and bold
C) Heavy and textured
D) Tight and detailed
  • 16. How does Boucher use color in this work?
A) Primary colors only
B) Monochromatic scheme
C) Soft, pearly tones
D) Dark, dramatic contrasts
  • 17. Which theme is central to 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) Maternal comfort
B) Divine punishment
C) Heroic conquest
D) Moral lesson
  • 18. What additional element often appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Angels
B) Demons
C) Skeletons
D) Putti (cherubs)
  • 19. Which artistic institution did Boucher direct?
A) Paris Salon
B) Royal Academy of Painting
C) French Academy in Rome
D) Gobelins Manufactory
  • 20. What is Cupid typically the god of?
A) Love
B) The Sea
C) Wisdom
D) War
  • 21. What is Venus often depicted with in mythology?
A) Doves
B) Peacocks
C) Owls
D) Eagles
  • 22. What was Boucher's position at the French Royal Academy?
A) Critic
B) Student
C) Director
D) Janitor
  • 23. Which art form besides painting was Boucher known for?
A) Stained glass
B) Tapestry design
C) Sculpture
D) Architecture
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