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WorksheetsWhat are the characteristics of Jan Steen's art?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does Jan Steen depict in his paintings?
Jan Steen painted stories of (a) life.
What are some of the scenes that Jan Steen painted?
parties
family gatherings
misbehaving people
All of the above
What was Jan Steen trying to do in his paintings?
He wanted to them to be entertaining but also to send (a) about how not to behave.
What kinds of paintings were the most popular in Dutch Art during Jan Steen's time?
Paintings called ' (a) scenes' were among the most popular in Dutch art at that time.
What was the occasion in Jan Steen's painting 'The Dancing Couple'?
village theatre
village wedding
village festival
village dance performance
What kind of paintings was Jan Steen well known for?
Jan Steen was well known for his paintings of (a) and disarray.
What does the mess on the floor of 'The dancing couple' symbolize?
joys of life
habits of lfe
silliness of life
fragility of life
What is a messy home in Holland sometimes called even today?
Even today in Holland, a messy home is sometimes called a “___________ __________ household.”
(a)
What were some of the people painted in pairs that can be seen in Jan Steen's 'The dancing couple'?
drivers
musicians
clowns
lawyers
What did Jan Steen want to convey to viewers by including details such as broken eggs and spilled flowers?
Steen often included such details to remind viewers not to be too silly or wild and to remember what is (a) in life.
