Cupid and Psyche by Antonio Canova (Paris, France — 1793) — Questions and answers

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Where can you find Antonio Canova's sculpture 'Cupid and Psyche' today?

Choices

  1. In a wealthy patron's home
  2. At the Louvre Museum in Paris ✓
  3. In Canova's studio
  4. At the Neoclassical Art Gallery

Answer: At the Louvre Museum in Paris

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Who was Johann Winckelmann, whose writings inspired Canova?

Choices

  1. A famous painter
  2. The father of art history ✓
  3. Canova's first art teacher
  4. A wealthy art collector

Answer: The father of art history

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Who asked Canova to create the sculpture 'Cupid and Psyche'?

Choices

  1. The Louvre Museum
  2. Johann Winckelmann
  3. Colonel John Campbell ✓
  4. Canova's art students

Answer: Colonel John Campbell

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Who has been inspired by Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche' over the years?

Choices

  1. Only art critics
  2. Only wealthy patrons
  3. Generations of artists ✓
  4. Only museum curators

Answer: Generations of artists

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