Guernica

What event inspired Pablo Picasso to create the mural 'Guernica'?

• A personal tragedy in Picasso's life

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The outbreak of World War II

• The bombing of the Basque village of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War

What is the primary theme of the mural 'Guernica'?

• An anti-war statement

• A celebration of Spanish culture

• The beauty of the Spanish countryside

• A portrait of Picasso's family

Which artistic style is 'Guernica' rendered in?

• Impressionism

• Realism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

What does the disoriented and abstracted style of 'Guernica' symbolize?

• The beauty of nature

• The chaos and confusion of war

• The simplicity of rural life

• The advancements in technology

What does the broken soldier statue in 'Guernica' symbolize?

• The glory of the Spanish army

• The resilience of the human spirit

• Victory in battle

• The defeat and helplessness in war

What controversial symbols are found in 'Guernica'?

• Two ghostly animals

• A sun and a moon

• A tree and a river

• A book and a pen

What might the screaming horse in 'Guernica' represent?

• The power of nature

• The threat of military nationalism or its victimhood

• The joy of freedom

• The prosperity of Spain

What does the white bull in 'Guernica' potentially symbolize?

• The peace after the war

• The agricultural wealth of Spain

• The strength of Picasso's family

• The brutality of war

How does 'Guernica' continue to serve its purpose decades after its creation?

• As a decoration in museums

• As a reminder of the true casualties of violence

• As a symbol of Spain's victory

• As an example of outdated art

What does the presence of animals in 'Guernica' hint at regarding the day of the bombing?

• It was a market day with crowded streets

• It was a national holiday

• It was the beginning of spring

• It was a religious ceremony