2.05 Rococo

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Rococo Review

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of Rococo art!

1. From the French word "rocaille" meaning "rockwork" after the forms of seashells that are used in the art and architecture of the period.
   
   1. Baroque
   2. Rococo
   3. Byzantine
   4. Renaissance
   
   Answer: Rococo art, from the French word "rocaille," extensively features shell-shaped curves and wave-like motifs.



2. This artwork depicts aristocrats enjoying various forms of outdoor recreation in the countryside.
   
   1. Objets d'art
   2. Chinoisere
   3. Mythologie galante
   4. Fête galante
   
   Answer: Fête galante is correct! The Rococo artist Antoine Watteau created this genre of painting.



3. An ancient form of textile art that is traditionally woven on a loom.
   
   1. Wall art
   2. Tapestry art
   3. Loom work
   4. Landscapes
   
   Answer: Tapestry art is correct! They are portable works of art that can be rolled up and transported from one place to another.



4. This means art object or work of art in French.
   
   1. Objets d'art
   2. Chinoisere
   3. Mythologie galante
   4. Fête galante
   
   Answer: Objets d'art is correct! They are works of art that are not paintings, such as large or medium-sized sculptures, prints, or drawings.



5. Rococo sculpture uses this material instead of marble.
   
   1. Clay
   2. Terrcotta
   3. Granite
   4. Porcelain
   
   Answer: Rococo sculpture used porcelain, a hard, white ceramic made by firing pure clay and then glazing it with colored materials.



6. A style in Rococo art that reflects Chinese qualities or motifs.
   
   1. Objets d'art
   2. Chinoisere
   3. Mythologie galante
   4. Fête galante
   
   Answer: Chinoisere is correct!



7. Decorative designs or patterns that are distinctive or dominant in an artistic composition.
   
   1. Pattern
   2. Motif
   3. Modality
   4. Repeation
   
   Answer: A motif is a decorative designs or patterns that are distinctive or dominant in an artistic composition.



8. A style in which traditional mythological themes are painted in witty scenes of erotic and sentimental love.
   
   1. Objets d'art
   2. Chinoisere
   3. Mythologie galante
   4. Fête galante
   
   Answer: Mythologie galante, pioneered by Francois Boucher, is a style that features traditional mythological themes depicted in witty scenes of erotic and sentimental love.



9. Gainsborough is considered the father of English ____________________ painting.
   
   1. portrait
   2. vanitas
   3. mythological
   4. landscape
   
   Answer: Gainsborough is considered the father of English landscape painting.



10. This artist spent his life producing satirical engravings and paintings as well as a large number of portraits.
    
    1. Francois Boucher
    2. Antoine Watteau
    3. William Hogarth
    4. Thomas Gainsborough
    
    Answer: William Hogarth spent his life producing satirical engravings and paintings as well as a large number of portraits.

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