A historic portrait drawing of a young woman depicting a sad expression.

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Madame Moitessier
by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

Question
When creating a portrait, an artist wants to pay close attention to proportion as well as capture the personality of the individual. The portrait pictured here
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Responses

alters proportions to create a special mood.
alters proportions to create a special mood.

captures an outgoing personality out of proportion.
captures an outgoing personality out of proportion.

demonstrates appropriate proportions and shows an expressionless personality.
demonstrates appropriate proportions and shows an expressionless personality.

captures an expressive and youthful personality with detailed background proportions.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response for the portrait "Madame Moitessier" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, which depicts a young woman with a sad expression, would be:

captures an expressive and youthful personality with detailed background proportions.

This response acknowledges the attention to proportion in the portrait while also highlighting the expressive nature of the subject's demeanor.

Answer 2

A portrait drawing of an older woman shows her with a hooded cape on. Her hands are clinched as if in prayer

Study of the Head of an Old Woman
by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

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When the artist created the portrait shown here, he
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used appropriate proportions while correctly capturing texture and details.
used appropriate proportions while correctly capturing texture and details.

used appropriate proportions but did not capture any of the textures of the face or clothing.
used appropriate proportions but did not capture any of the textures of the face or clothing.

drew the image out of proportion with little detail.
drew the image out of proportion with little detail.

showed the skin texture of a young woman though he correctly captured proportions.

Answer 3

The most appropriate response for the portrait "Study of the Head of an Old Woman" by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, which emphasizes the character of an older woman, would be:

used appropriate proportions while correctly capturing texture and details.

This response reflects the artist's skill in portraying the older woman's features with both proportion and detail.

Answer 4

Two small children are sitting at a table together with books.
Portraits of Serafino and Francesco Falzacappa
by Pier Leone Ghezzi

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

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To make this scene appear to be realistic, the artist did all of the following except
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attempt to capture the personality of the individuals.
attempt to capture the personality of the individuals.

make sure that the individuals are in proportion to each other.
make sure that the individuals are in proportion to each other.

pay no attention to the proportion of the two individuals to each other.
pay no attention to the proportion of the two individuals to each other.

make sure that the facial features are in proportion with each other

Answer 5

The correct response for the portrait "Portraits of Serafino and Francesco Falzacappa" by Pier Leone Ghezzi, in terms of what the artist did not do to make the scene appear realistic, would be:

pay no attention to the proportion of the two individuals to each other.

This option indicates that the artist did indeed focus on proportions, making it the accurate choice for the question.

Answer 6

A bust of a man shows strain and irritation by his facial expression of clinched eyes and pouting mouth

The Vexed Man
by Franz Xaver Messerscmidt

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

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Creating a portrait that embodies a person's feelings or personality involves
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creating a formal setting.
creating a formal setting.

using imagery of family in the background.
using imagery of family in the background.

capturing emotion in the piece.
capturing emotion in the piece.

using no environmental cues to indicate likes and dislikes of the subject.

Answer 7

The most appropriate response for the bust "The Vexed Man" by Franz Xaver Messerscmidt, which depicts strain and irritation through facial expression, would be:

capturing emotion in the piece.

This response correctly identifies the artist's focus on conveying the subject's feelings and personality through the expression.

Answer 8

A formal portrait shows a Queen in regal clothing standing next to a young child.

Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey
Hudson
by Sir Anthony van Dyck

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
This portrait is successful for all of the following reasons, except
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Responses

the choice of clothing and scenery do not capture any historical period.
the choice of clothing and scenery do not capture any historical period.

the hands reaching towards each other show a connection between the two individuals.
the hands reaching towards each other show a connection between the two individuals.

it is painted with great skill.
it is painted with great skill.

the proportions are accurate and realistic.

Answer 9

The correct response for what makes the portrait "Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson" by Sir Anthony van Dyck unsuccessful would be:

the choice of clothing and scenery do not capture any historical period.

This option suggests that the portrait fails to reflect its historical context, which would not be accurate considering the period it represents. All other options highlight successful aspects of the portrait.