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Diana and Endymion, by Francesco Solimena
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) Titian
B) Raphael
C) Francesco Solimena
D) Caravaggio
  • 2. What artistic period is Solimena associated with?
A) Romanticism
B) Neoclassicism
C) Baroque
D) Renaissance
  • 3. What is Diana's role in Roman mythology?
A) Goddess of harvest
B) Goddess of love
C) Goddess of the moon
D) Goddess of wisdom
  • 4. What medium did Solimena primarily use for this painting?
A) Fresco
B) Oil on canvas
C) Watercolor
D) Tempera
  • 5. Where was Francesco Solimena born?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Greece
D) France
  • 6. What city was Solimena's main artistic center?
A) Florence
B) Rome
C) Venice
D) Naples
  • 7. What is the central theme of 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) War and conquest
B) Religious devotion
C) Political power
D) Divine love and eternal sleep
  • 8. What is Endymion's mortal profession in the myth?
A) Warrior
B) Poet
C) King
D) Shepherd
  • 9. What is Diana's Greek equivalent name?
A) Artemis
B) Hera
C) Athena
D) Aphrodite
  • 10. How does Solimena typically handle light in his paintings?
A) Flat lighting
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Natural sunlight
D) Minimal lighting
  • 11. What other artists influenced Solimena's style?
A) Michelangelo
B) Botticelli
C) Luca Giordano
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 12. What is the composition style of 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) Static and symmetrical
B) Dynamic and theatrical
C) Abstract
D) Minimalist
  • 13. What color palette dominates Solimena's work?
A) Primary colors
B) Cool pastels
C) Warm, rich colors
D) Monochrome
  • 14. What was Solimena's role in the Neapolitan art scene?
A) Minor follower
B) Art dealer
C) Leading master and teacher
D) Critic
  • 15. What mythological power does Diana possess?
A) Control over the seas
B) Control over winds
C) Control over fire
D) Control over the moon
  • 16. What architectural element often appears in Solimena's compositions?
A) Gothic arches
B) Asian pagodas
C) Modern structures
D) Classical columns
  • 17. How did Solimena's style evolve during his career?
A) From dark to lighter palette
B) From color to monochrome
C) From realistic to abstract
D) From small to large scale
  • 18. What was Solimena's impact on later artists?
A) Pioneered Impressionism
B) Started Renaissance
C) Created Cubism
D) Influenced Neapolitan Baroque
  • 19. Which century did Francesco Solimena paint 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 15th century
D) 16th century
  • 20. What nationality was Francesco Solimena?
A) Italian
B) French
C) Spanish
D) Dutch
  • 21. What is the typical setting for depictions of Diana and Endymion?
A) Mount Olympus
B) A royal palace
C) A moonlit landscape
D) A battlefield
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