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Art Questions about Francisco Goya

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1. Which of the following is a characteristic of Spanish Romantic artist Francisco Goya's The Third of May, 1808? 


The dramatic use of light and shadow draws attention to the central figure. 

The painting reflects the Renaissance convention of portraying idealized figures. 

The pyramid configuration helps organize the two groups of figures. 

The smooth brushstrokes create subtly blended tonal values 




.2.How are Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David and Pilgrimage to Cythera by Antoine Watteau similar? 



The paintings have a sense of depth created by using one-point perspective. 

The paintings depict historical figures in a narrative setting. 

The paintings have a carefully planned background that resembles a stage set. 

The paintings have lively, loose brushwork that creates a sense of drama.

asked Feb 19, 2014 in Artists

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The dramatic use of light and shadow draws attention to the central figure. 

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The paintings depict historical figures in a narrative setting. 

 

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answered Feb 19, 2014