Symbolism in Famous Paintings

What does the sunflower symbolize in Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' series?

• Sadness

• Confusion

• Happiness, adoration, and vitality

• Anger

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In Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', what historical event does the painting depict?

• The Great Banquet

• 好吃的饭呢

• The Last Supper

• The Holy Feast

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What is the significance of the apple in Rene Magritte's 'The Son of Man'?

• Symbolizes hidden aspects of the self

• Signifies a desire for knowledge

• Reflects the artist's favorite fruit

• 你是我的小呀小苹果

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Explain the symbolism behind the melting clocks in Salvador Dali's 'The Persistence of Memory'.

• The melting clocks signify the artist's obsession with punctuality

• The melting clocks represent the artist's fear of time running out

• The melting clocks symbolize the fluidity of time and the relativity of our perception of it.

• The melting clocks symbolize the unpredictability of time travel

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What historical period is depicted in Jacques-Louis David's 'The Death of Marat'?

• French Revolution

• Victorian Era

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

How does Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' reflect the artist's inner turmoil?

• The lack of emotion in the figures in 'The Scream' reflects Edvard Munch's inner turmoil.

• The distorted features, vibrant colors, and sense of anxiety in 'The Scream' reflect Edvard Munch's inner turmoil.

• The use of soft pastel colors in 'The Scream' reflects Edvard Munch's inner turmoil.

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What historical event inspired Francisco Goya's 'The Third of May 1808'?

• French Revolution

• American Civil War

• Spanish resistance to Napoleon's troops during the Peninsular War

• World War II

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What is the symbolic meaning of the red poppy in John Singer Sargent's 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose'?

• Symbolizes remembrance and sacrifice

• Signifies wealth and prosperity

• Represents peace and harmony

• Symbolizes love and passion

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Explain the significance of the mirror in Diego Velazquez's 'Las Meninas'.

• The mirror represents the artist's self-portrait

• The mirror reflects the viewer's image, engaging them in the scene

• The mirror reflects the image of the King and Queen, symbolizing their presence.

• The mirror distorts reality, creating a sense of mystery

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