Neoclassicism Begins by Winckelmann (Rome, Italy — c. 1760) — Questions and answers

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What did the Apollo Belvedere represent to Winckelmann?

Choices

  1. A scary monster
  2. The embodiment of ideal beauty ✓
  3. A broken old toy
  4. A simple rock

Answer: The embodiment of ideal beauty

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What did Winckelmann do when he arrived in Rome?

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  1. He went swimming in a lake.
  2. He started studying ancient sculptures. ✓
  3. He built a new house.
  4. He cooked a big meal.

Answer: He started studying ancient sculptures.

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Who recognized Winckelmann's genius and helped him study classical art?

Choices

  1. A baker
  2. Cardinal Albani ✓
  3. A fisherman
  4. A gardener

Answer: Cardinal Albani

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What happened after Winckelmann published 'Thoughts on the Imitation of Greek Works in Painting and Sculpture'?

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  1. Everyone stopped making art.
  2. A passion for classical art spread across Europe. ✓
  3. People started to build new ships.
  4. He decided to go on a long vacation.

Answer: A passion for classical art spread across Europe.

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What new job did Winckelmann get in Rome?

Choices

  1. A chef at a restaurant.
  2. A teacher at a school.
  3. Superintendent of antiquities. ✓
  4. A famous singer.

Answer: Superintendent of antiquities.

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What was the name of Winckelmann's big book that made him famous as the father of art history?

Choices

  1. 'My Fun Adventures'
  2. 'The History of Ancient Art' ✓
  3. 'How to Draw Cats'
  4. 'Gardening for Beginners'

Answer: 'The History of Ancient Art'

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What happened to Winckelmann during his journey to Vienna?

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  1. He won a big award.
  2. He was tragically murdered. ✓
  3. He found a hidden treasure.
  4. He opened a new art school.

Answer: He was tragically murdered.

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What museum is mentioned as a testament to Winckelmann's vision?

Choices

  1. The Museum of Science
  2. The Louvre Museum ✓
  3. The History Museum
  4. The Children's Museum

Answer: The Louvre Museum

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