SQ - ART - FINAL

Johannes Vermeer created genre paintings of...

• Landscapes and still lifes

• Religious themes

• Historic events

• Quiet, intimate scenes from everyday life

How many of Johannes Vermeer's paintings are currently in existence?

• 25

• 35

• 45

• 55

What type of subjects did Vermeer paint in his early career?

• Landscapes and still lifes

• Portraits of famous people

• Historical events, mythology and religion

• Quiet, intimate scenes from everyday life

What themes or characteristics does Vermeer include in many of his paintings?

• He captures a moment in time

• Complex patterns and detailed scenery

• Intimate scenes of solitary figures

• Sharp contrasts in lighting and a limited palette of colors

• Vivid colors and a thick application of paint

What is a story or character that represents or symbolizes a larger idea about morality or spirituality?

• An allusion

• A motif

• An extended metaphor

• An allegory

Which painting is an allegory that teaches not to let the riches and prosperity of the times distract from important spiritual goals?

• A Lady Writing

• Woman Holding a Balance

• Girl With the Red Hat

• Le Gourmet

Which symbols in Woman Holding a Balance show the allegorical meaning of the painting?

• The woman appears pregnant

• There are jewels scattered over the table

• The painting of the Last Judgment in the background

• The mirror opposite the woman's face

• The dark shadows in the bottom of the picture

What in paintings often symbolizes self-reflection or self-awareness?

• Jewels

• Mirror

• Water

• Gold

• The color white

What similarities can be seen between A Lady Writing and Woman Holding a Balance?

• Both women have fur trimmed clothes

• Both women are pregnant

• Both women are dressed in black

• Jewels and jewelry boxes are present

• Both women are seen in moonlighht

What is a pinhole device with a lens, mirror and glass screen used to project an image onto a wall surface?

• pinhole camera

• camera obscura

• pixel projector

• video objectiva

• obtuse imager