Art 102 - Survey of Art History 2 » Spring 2022 » Antoine Watteau, Pilgrimage to Cythera

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Question #1
Why did Watteau paint Pilgrimage to Cythera?
A.   It was a private commission from a French nobleman.
B.   It was a private commission from the King.
C.   It was an experimental composition intended for himself.
D.   It was his account of an aristocratic party he attended.
E.   It was a reception piece for the French Academy.
Question #2
What about this painting seems to reflect Watteau's personal interest in opera and theater?
A.   The sensual treatment of the painted landscape
B.   The mythological subject matter
C.   The curving lines and sensuous painting style
D.   The dance-like way the couples interact
Question #3
Which features of this painting are characteristic of the Rococo period of art?
A.   The theme of the fête galante.
B.   The lush and sensuous painting style. The depiction of the aristocratic lifestyle.
C.   The playful treatment of love and sexuality. The lush and sensuous painting style.
D.   The playful treatment of love and sexuality. The lush and sensuous painting style. The depiction of the aristocratic lifestyle. The theme of the fête galante.
Question #4
What is the meaning of fête galante?
A.   a painting style that emphasizes color and soft lines
B.   a mythological island associated with Aphrodite
C.   a type of outdoor entertainment for the aristocracy
D.   an art exhibition that was popular among aristocrats

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