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