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Question #1

Vermeer's The Art of Painting is about . . .

A. the roles of art and history and the role of the artist in making history and transforming the real world into art.

B. the relationship between artist and patron and a subtle portrayal of an illicit relationship

C. a subtle portrayal of an illicit relationship and an allegory of music

D. an allegory of music and the relationship between artist and patron.

Question #2

What device does Vermeer use to separate the space of the viewer from the space of the painting in Allegory of the Art of Painting?

A. Convex mirror

B. Visible door frame

C. Standing bronze statue

D. Drawn-back curtain

Question #3

Which income-producing activity accounts for Dutch middle-class prosperity the 17th century?

A. Trade

B. Agriculture

C. Mining

D. Weaving

Question #4

What tool do art historians believe Vermeer used to aid in his virtuoso depiction of light?

A. Clip targets

B. Convex mirror

C. Photo lens

D. Camera obscura