Art 102 - Survey of Art History 2 » Spring 2022 » Gustave Courbet, A Burial at Ornans

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Question #1
This painting by Courbet challenged established traditions in all of the following EXCEPT______
A.   in its subject matter.
B.   in its medium.
C.   in its scale.
D.   in its composition.
Question #2
In which aspect does Courbet's Burial at Ornans most resemble traditional history paintings?
A.   Equal stature of all figures shown
B.   Monumental size of the painting
C.   Antiheroic composition
D.   Scene's lack of theatricality

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