The Concert by Johannes Vermeer (Boston, USA — 1664) — Questions and answers
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What happened to Vermeer's famous painting 'The Concert' in 1990?
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- It was moved to a new museum.
- It was stolen and is still missing. ✓
- It was sold for 200 million.
- It was repainted by a different artist.
Answer: It was stolen and is still missing.
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Who was Johannes's teacher who spoke about Socrates?
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- Socrates himself
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Leonard Bramer ✓
- A mysterious voice from the tunnels
Answer: Leonard Bramer
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What important painting technique did Leonard Bramer teach Vermeer?
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- How to mix many bright colors
- How to paint historical stories
- The dramatic use of light and shadow ✓
- How to draw perfect circles
Answer: The dramatic use of light and shadow
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Who was Catharina Bolnes to Johannes Vermeer?
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- His painting student
- His sister
- His wife and inspiration ✓
- His art dealer
Answer: His wife and inspiration
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What did Vermeer learn from his friend Antonie van Leeuwenhoek?
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- How to play an instrument
- How to cook new recipes
- About optics and perspective ✓
- How to build houses
Answer: About optics and perspective
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What was a recurring theme in Vermeer's paintings because he loved it so much?
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- Animals in nature
- Big battles and wars
- Musicians and musical instruments ✓
- Buildings and architecture
Answer: Musicians and musical instruments
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What makes Vermeer's paintings special and inspiring to people today?
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- They are extremely large and colorful.
- They show only sad and serious scenes.
- Their masterful use of light and serene, intimate scenes. ✓
- They are very hard to understand for most people.
Answer: Their masterful use of light and serene, intimate scenes.
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