The Dance Class by Edgar Degas (Paris, France — 1874) — Questions and answers

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Where can you see Degas's famous painting 'The Dance Class' today?

Choices

  1. In London
  2. In New York
  3. In Paris ✓
  4. In Rome

Answer: In Paris

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What important advice did Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres give to young Degas?

Choices

  1. To paint with bright colors
  2. To draw lines from life and memory ✓
  3. To sculpt beautiful statues
  4. To take more photographs

Answer: To draw lines from life and memory

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What did Degas often sketch when he visited the Paris Opera?

Choices

  1. The beautiful building and architecture
  2. The people watching the show
  3. The ballet dancers during practice ✓
  4. The opera singers on stage

Answer: The ballet dancers during practice

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What did Degas do after he got access to the Palais Garnier?

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  1. He became a ballet dancer himself
  2. He watched a funny play
  3. He observed and sketched ballet rehearsals ✓
  4. He met the king of France

Answer: He observed and sketched ballet rehearsals

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What kind of special techniques did Degas use to show a 'fleeting moment' in 'The Dance Class'?

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  1. He painted only objects that stood still
  2. He used only black and white colors
  3. He used cropping and unique viewpoints ✓
  4. He painted perfect, still portraits

Answer: He used cropping and unique viewpoints

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