The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (Vienna, Austria — 1908) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece mentioned on this page?

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  1. The Golden Phase
  2. The Kiss ✓
  3. The Symbolist
  4. The Embrace

Answer: The Kiss

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What did Klimt see in the Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, that captivated him?

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  1. Stone statues
  2. Oil paintings
  3. Glittering mosaics ✓
  4. Wooden carvings

Answer: Glittering mosaics

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What was Gustav Klimt's father's job?

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  1. A painter
  2. A teacher
  3. A goldsmith and engraver ✓
  4. A musician

Answer: A goldsmith and engraver

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What was Emilie Flöge's profession?

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  1. A painter
  2. A writer
  3. A fashion designer ✓
  4. A sculptor

Answer: A fashion designer

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Which building in Brussels featured mosaics designed by Klimt, helping his 'Golden Phase' become famous?

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  1. The Royal Palace
  2. The Grand Place
  3. The Palais Stoclet ✓
  4. The Atomium

Answer: The Palais Stoclet

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How did Klimt feel when he finished 'The Kiss,' as shown by a tear streaming down his eye?

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  1. Sad
  2. Angry
  3. Relieved ✓
  4. Excited

Answer: Relieved

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Where can you see Klimt's 'The Kiss' today?

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  1. The Louvre in Paris
  2. The British Museum in London
  3. The Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna ✓
  4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

Answer: The Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna

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