Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus are depicted traveling through a lush landscape. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus each have a golden halo around their head, and their clothing is trimmed in gold. Soft blue, green, and yellow colors are used for the background scene and other figures.
Book of Hours
by Jean Pichore
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
What idea did the halos on the heads of Pichore’s main subjects emphasize?
(1 point)
Responses
plentiful wisdom
plentiful wisdom
exceptional power
exceptional power
divine connection
divine connection
extraordinary creativity
extraordinary creativity
divine connection
An eighteenth century painting shows a religious leader with upraised arm, standing above a crowd of admirers and looking into the distance. What qualities is the artist communicating about this leader through his position and gestures?
(1 point)
Responses
power and distinction
power and distinction
humility and care
humility and care
empathy and respect
empathy and respect
peace and gentleness
power and distinction
Emperor Napoleon is depicted sitting confidently on a strong white steed. It appears that the sun is only shining on him. The ground and background of the painting are very dark; the soldiers behind Napoleon are barely visible.
1814
by Jean Louis Ernest Meissionier
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Why did painter Meissonier place Napoleon at the front and center of this work of art?
(1 point)
Responses
to show his small size
to show his small size
to show his central importance
to show his central importance
to show his entire figure
to show his entire figure
to make wise use of space
to make wise use of space