Gusto and the Transformation of Museums

Gusto and the Transformation of Museums

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video discusses the transformation of homes into museums by Italian aristocrats in the 19th century, who collected Renaissance artifacts for daily use. It highlights the example of Gusto in Paris, who turned his studio and home into a museum, ensuring its preservation after his death.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Italian aristocrats in Milan turned their homes into museums?

To compete with other aristocrats

To preserve Renaissance art

To showcase their wealth

Because Renaissance items were cheap and available

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What era's objects were primarily collected by the Italian aristocrats?

Modern

Baroque

Renaissance

Medieval

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Italian aristocrats use the Renaissance objects they collected?

To donate to public museums

As decorative pieces only

To sell them at a higher price

For daily life purposes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Gusto, as mentioned in the transcript?

A renowned museum curator

A classic painter in Paris

A famous Italian aristocrat

A wealthy art collector

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gusto's significant contribution to the concept of museums?

He wrote extensively about museum curation

He collected the most valuable Renaissance art

He built the largest museum in Paris

He transformed his studio and home into a museum

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gusto's plan for his studio and house after his death?

To sell them to the highest bidder

To convert them into a public museum

To leave them to his family

To donate them to the city of Paris

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Gusto's transformation of his studio and home into a museum succeed?

He received government support

He planned it meticulously before his death

He had a famous family name

He had a large collection of rare art