Rococo Art Quiz

What art style emerged in France to replace the Baroque?

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Rococo

• Neoclassicism

Who was the court painter to King Louis XV known for painting "Embarkation for Cythera"?

• Jean-Honoré Fragonard

• Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin

• Antoine Watteau

• Thomas Gainsborough

Which artist is known for the painting "The Swing"?

• Antoine Watteau

• Jean-Honoré Fragonard

• Sir Joshua Reynolds

• William Hogarth

What did Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin prefer to paint?

• Royal portraits

• Historical events

• Peasants and the middle class

• Mythological scenes

Which country did not see a decrease in art quality at the end of the seventeenth century?

• France

• Holland

• Spain

• Italy

What type of painting became very popular in England during the Rococo period?

• Landscape painting

• Portrait painting

• Abstract painting

• Still life painting

What did William Hogarth's paintings often depict?

• Mythological scenes

• All types of people and stories

• Religious themes

• Landscapes

Which architect rebuilt many of London's churches after the Great Fire of 1666?

• Sir Joshua Reynolds

• Sir Christopher Wren

• Thomas Gainsborough

• William Hogarth

What did the Rococo style in England and Spain mainly adopt?

• Dark, dramatic themes

• Delicate, light-washed painting technique

• Bold, abstract forms

• Heavy, ornate designs

What did Jean-Honoré Fragonard's paintings often depict?

• Historical battles

• Idle pastimes of the upper class

• Religious ceremonies

• Industrial scenes