19th Century Art I

Which painting is known for depicting a dramatic and chaotic shipwreck scene, emphasizing the tragedy of human despair?

• Oath of the Horatii

• The Third of May, 1808

• Raft of the Medusa

• The Oxbow

Which artwork captures a moment of execution and is a poignant political statement from the early 19th century?

• Burial at Ornans

• The Oxbow

• Nocturn in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket

• The Third of May, 1808

Identify the painting that features a serene and naturalistic landscape, showing a bend in a river. This painting is about the confrontation between civilization and wilderness.

• The Oxbow

• Oath of the Horatii

• Raft of the Medusa

• Nocturn in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket

Which of the following paintings is an example of art for art's sake, focusing on atmospheric effects of light at night?

• Burial at Ornans

• The Third of May, 1808

• The Oxbow

• Nocturn in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket

Vocabulary: What do you call a person who believes in the doctrine of free will?