The Course of Empire by Thomas Cole (USA — 1836) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the art series that Thomas Cole completed in 1836?

Choices

  1. The Hudson River School
  2. The Course of Empire ✓
  3. American Expansionism
  4. The Savage State

Answer: The Course of Empire

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Who did Thomas Cole meet while sketching by the Hudson River, who shared his vision for American art?

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  1. Luman Reed
  2. Claude Lorrain
  3. Asher B. Durand ✓
  4. J.M.W. Turner

Answer: Asher B. Durand

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Who was the wealthy New York merchant who commissioned Thomas Cole to paint a grand series?

Choices

  1. Asher B. Durand
  2. A museum curator
  3. Luman Reed ✓
  4. An art critic

Answer: Luman Reed

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What kinds of books did Thomas Cole study to get ideas for his Course of Empire paintings?

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  1. Cookbooks and travel guides
  2. Ancient history, architecture, and mythology ✓
  3. Children's storybooks and poems
  4. Modern novels and newspapers

Answer: Ancient history, architecture, and mythology

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What is the name of the first painting in The Course of Empire series, showing a pristine landscape?

Choices

  1. The Savage State ✓
  2. The City's Dawn
  3. Nature's Glory
  4. The Beginning of Time

Answer: The Savage State

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