Heart of the Andes by Frederic Edwin Church (USA — 1859) — Questions and answers

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When was the painting 'The Heart of the Andes' completed?

Choices

  1. 1859 ✓
  2. 1850
  3. 1959
  4. 1889

Answer: 1859

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What book did young Frederic read that started his passion for South America?

Choices

  1. 'The Grand Forms of Nature'
  2. 'Cosmos' ✓
  3. 'The World of the Tropics'
  4. 'Hudson Valley Wonders'

Answer: 'Cosmos'

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What was the name of Church's mentor?

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  1. Alexander von Humboldt
  2. Frederic Edwin
  3. Thomas Cole ✓
  4. Tao

Answer: Thomas Cole

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How did the public react when 'The Heart of the Andes' was first shown?

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  1. They were confused
  2. They were moved to tears ✓
  3. They didn't care
  4. They thought it was too small

Answer: They were moved to tears

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According to Tao, what does 'The Heart of the Andes' remind us of?

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  1. The importance of painting portraits
  2. The history of museums
  3. The beauty of nature and protecting it ✓
  4. How to draw maps

Answer: The beauty of nature and protecting it

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