HOA102 Flashcards
HOA102 (6 cards)
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Rococo salons?
a. wall-based (as opposed to free standing) furniture
b. elaborate detail
c. intricate patterns
d. asymmetry
wall-based (as opposed to free standing) furniture
Which is most specifically associated with Rococo painting as compared to the earlier Baroque?
a. Sensual romance
b. Spiritual love
c. Portraiture
d. Still life
Sensual romance
Which of the following best captures the attributes of Rococo art?
a. use of a light color palette, curved line, and themes relating to myths of love
b. use of a light color palette, curved line, and religious themes
c. use of a dark color palette, curved line, and themes relating to myths of love
d. use of a light color palette, straight line, and themes relating to myths of love
use of a light color palette, curved line, and themes relating to myths of love
Which best describes the aesthetic of Rococo architecture?
a. Ornamental
b. Carved marble
c. Classical
d. Severe
Severe
Which of the following does NOT describe a difference between Rococo art and Baroque art?
a. Baroque art portrayed cherubs, while Rococo avoided depicting them entirely
b. Rococo was a lighter, more graceful and decorative version of Baroque
c. Rococo style emphasized asymmetry, while Baroque emphasized perfectly balanced and symmetrical forms
d. Baroque was more serious than Rococo, which was concerned with notions of frivolity
Baroque art portrayed cherubs, while Rococo avoided depicting them entirely
