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Question #1

Which is likely NOT a theme of Friedrich's Abbey Among the Oak Trees?

A. the transience of human life and effort

B. the passage of time

C. good versus evil

D. resurrection and renewal

Question #2

What subject matter did David Caspar Friedrich find most useful in representing his ideas about the spiritual and contemplative?

A. mythological scenes

B. landscape painting

C. portraiture

D. historical narrative

Question #3

Friedrich commonly depicts his figures as very small in order to ______

A. encourage the viewer identify with them.

B. anchor the composition.

C. suggest a greater sense of depth.

D. convey a sense of the sublime.