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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Berger et al., how is a woman's social presence different than a man's?
(a) Her presence represents what a woman can do for a man.
(b) Her presence represents a woman's power over men.
(c) Her presence represents how a woman feels about herself and what may be done to her.
(d) Her presence represents a man's desires.

2. What are most traditional oil paintings commissioned to demonstrate to the viewer?
(a) The political turmoil that the patron has survived.
(b) The power and wealth of the patron.
(c) The style of monarchy and church rule of the time period.
(d) The social conditions of the time period.

3. What could be the theme for all of the images included on pages 68 to 71?
(a) Nudity does not always equal pleasure for the viewer,
(b) Love will always lead to sorrow.
(c) Power is forever corrupt.
(d) Death is a necessary part of life.

4. Who is one of the first artists to break the tradition of objectifying women nudes?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Manet.
(c) Picasso.
(d) Rembrant.

5. What covers the Knoll Ball Room?
(a) Busts of prominent persons.
(b) Oil paintings.
(c) Heavy tapestries.
(d) Nude photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Berger et al., what does traditional oil painting effectively do?

2. What is typically the focus in a work of art displaying a nude?

3. What number is posted symbolically on pages 36 and 37 of Chapter 2?

4. What does Nattier's "Mademoiselle de Clermonte" depict?

5. Why does the author discuss the work of Frans Hals?

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