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The Accolade, at and by Edmund Leighton - Exam
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  • 1. Who painted 'The Accolade'?
A) Lawrence Alma-Tadema
B) Edmund Leighton
C) John William Waterhouse
D) Frederic Leighton
  • 2. In what year was 'The Accolade' completed?
A) 1888
B) 1910
C) 1895
D) 1901
  • 3. What artistic movement is Edmund Leighton associated with?
A) Surrealism
B) Pre-Raphaelite
C) Cubism
D) Impressionism
  • 4. What ceremony is depicted in 'The Accolade'?
A) Funeral
B) Coronation
C) Knighting ceremony
D) Wedding
  • 5. What weapon is used in the knighting ceremony?
A) Dagger
B) Axe
C) Spear
D) Sword
  • 6. What is the primary medium of 'The Accolade'?
A) Watercolor
B) Tempera
C) Charcoal
D) Oil on canvas
  • 7. What historical period does the painting depict?
A) Medieval
B) Ancient Roman
C) Victorian
D) Renaissance
  • 8. What is the knight doing during the ceremony?
A) Bowing
B) Standing
C) Sitting
D) Kneeling
  • 9. What type of headwear does the monarch wear?
A) Veil
B) Tiara
C) Crown
D) Helmet
  • 10. Where does the ceremony take place in the painting?
A) Castle hall
B) Church
C) Throne room
D) Outdoors
  • 11. What hand does the monarch use to hold the sword?
A) Neither
B) Both
C) Left
D) Right
  • 12. What type of art was Edmund Leighton primarily known for?
A) Landscapes
B) Historical genre paintings
C) Abstract art
D) Portraits
  • 13. In which country was Edmund Leighton born?
A) England
B) France
C) Italy
D) Germany
  • 14. What artistic technique is evident in the detailed costumes?
A) Minimalism
B) Abstract expressionism
C) Pointillism
D) Realism
  • 15. What is the knight's posture suggesting?
A) Fear
B) Relaxation
C) Submission and respect
D) Defiance
  • 16. What type of sword is used in the ceremony?
A) Battle sword
B) Scimitar
C) Rapier
D) Ceremonial sword
  • 17. How many main figures are prominently featured?
A) Two
B) Three
C) One
D) Four
  • 18. What is the gender of the monarch performing the knighting in 'The Accolade'?
A) Androgynous
B) Unclear
C) Male
D) Female
  • 19. What artistic style is notable in Leighton's detailed depiction of fabrics?
A) Minimalist style
B) Academic style
C) Surrealist style
D) Abstract style
  • 20. Which other famous painter was Edmund Leighton contemporary with?
A) Claude Monet
B) Lawrence Alma-Tadema
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Vincent van Gogh
  • 21. What type of painting is 'The Accolade' classified as?
A) Still life painting
B) History painting
C) Portrait painting
D) Landscape painting
  • 22. What is the current location of 'The Accolade'?
A) British Museum
B) Metropolitan Museum
C) Private collection
D) Louvre Museum
  • 23. What aspect of medieval life does 'The Accolade' romanticize?
A) Agriculture
B) Education
C) Trade
D) Chivalry
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