Goya Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who was Francisco Goya?
A Spanish painter and printmaker, known for his influential works in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
What is the title of Goya’s famous painting depicting the horrors of war?
The Third of May 1808.
True or False: Goya is known for his romantic style.
False; Goya’s style evolved from Rococo to Romanticism and later to a more somber style.
Fill in the blank: Goya’s series of prints titled ‘Los Caprichos’ critiques _______.
society and human folly.
What is ‘The Black Paintings’ series?
A group of 14 paintings created by Goya in his later years, characterized by dark themes and emotional depth.
Which painting is often considered Goya’s response to the Spanish War of Independence?
The Third of May 1808.
Multiple Choice: What medium did Goya use for ‘Los Caprichos’?
Etching.
What year was Goya born?
1746.
What notable event influenced Goya’s later works?
The Peninsular War.
True or False: Goya was a court painter for King Charles IV of Spain.
True.
Which painting features a portrayal of a witch’s sabbath?
Witches’ Sabbath.
Fill in the blank: Goya’s painting ‘Saturn Devouring His Son’ depicts the theme of _______.
despair and madness.
What is significant about Goya’s use of color in ‘The Black Paintings’?
He employed dark tones to convey emotional intensity.
Multiple Choice: Goya’s painting ‘Maja Desnuda’ features a _______.
nude woman.
What did Goya’s work often reflect regarding society?
Social criticism and political commentary.
True or False: Goya’s works were not influential to later artists.
False; Goya’s works greatly influenced modern and contemporary art.
Fill in the blank: Goya’s ‘The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters’ suggests that _______.
lack of reason can lead to chaos.
What was Goya’s relationship with the Spanish Inquisition?
He was critical of it and often depicted its horrors in his works.
Which painting illustrates the theme of innocence lost?
The Colossus.
What artistic movement is Goya often associated with?
Romanticism.
Multiple Choice: Goya’s ‘La familia de Carlos IV’ is a portrait of _______.
the royal family.
What technique did Goya use in many of his prints?
Aquatint.
True or False: Goya’s later works are characterized by a sense of hope and optimism.
False; they are often dark and reflective of despair.
Fill in the blank: Goya’s works often explore the themes of _______ and _______.
war; human suffering.
