Macchiaioli by Tuscan painters (Florence, Italy — c. 1855) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Giovanni Fattori's masterpiece mentioned on this page?

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  1. 'The Battle of Magenta' ✓
  2. 'The Air Crackles'
  3. 'The True Spirit'
  4. 'The Gallery of Modern Art'

Answer: 'The Battle of Magenta'

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What does Telemaco Signorini notice that makes ordinary things in Florence look extraordinary?

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  1. The rhythmic ticking of gears
  2. The melodies of unseen automatons
  3. The light filtering through the intricate architecture ✓
  4. The bustling clockwork streets

Answer: The light filtering through the intricate architecture

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What does Giovanni Fattori study in the Uffizi Gallery?

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  1. New art critics' opinions
  2. The works of the Old Masters ✓
  3. How to build automatons
  4. The latest fashion trends

Answer: The works of the Old Masters

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What profoundly shapes Giovanni Fattori's art, according to this page?

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  1. The experience of war ✓
  2. The beautiful flowers in a field
  3. The joy of painting portraits
  4. The bustling city of Florence

Answer: The experience of war

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Who is Diego Martelli and what does he do for the Macchiaioli?

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  1. He is a soldier who fights in battles.
  2. He is a wealthy art critic and patron who supports them. ✓
  3. He is an artist who paints alongside them.
  4. He is a chef who cooks for them at the café.

Answer: He is a wealthy art critic and patron who supports them.

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According to the Art Fact, what did Fattori and the Macchiaioli show the world about a true artist?

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  1. That a true artist copies reality exactly.
  2. That a true artist should only paint historical events.
  3. That a true artist reflects reality, never just copies it. ✓
  4. That a true artist always becomes famous very quickly.

Answer: That a true artist reflects reality, never just copies it.

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