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Question #1

Artemisia Gentilleschi was the most renowned female painter of the 17th century.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #2

What artistic 'group' did Artemisia follow?

A. Confraternities

B. Churrigueresque

C. Crumhorn

D. Caravaggisti

Question #3

Which is NOT true about Gentileschi's Judith Slaying Holofernes?

A. The painting is similar to Caravaggio's works in style.

B. The painting possibly reflects the artist's painful personal experiences.

C. The painting emphasizes the bloody drama of Holofernes' dealth.

D. The painting depicts a small and weak heroine.

Question #4

The work is notable for its use of all of the following EXCEPT

A. extreeme realism

B. an emphasis on female heroic action

C. idealized forms

D. dramatic use of light