Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus are depicted traveling through a lush landscape. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus each have a golden halo around their head, and their clothing is trimmed in gold. Soft blue, green, and yellow colors are used for the background scene and other figures.

Question

Book of Hours
by Jean Pichore

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Question
What idea did the halos on the heads of Pichore’s main subjects emphasize?
(1 point)
Responses

plentiful wisdom
plentiful wisdom

exceptional power
exceptional power

divine connection
divine connection

extraordinary creativity
extraordinary creativity

Answer 1

divine connection

Answer 2

An eighteenth century painting shows a religious leader with upraised arm, standing above a crowd of admirers and looking into the distance. What qualities is the artist communicating about this leader through his position and gestures?
(1 point)
Responses

power and distinction
power and distinction

humility and care
humility and care

empathy and respect
empathy and respect

peace and gentleness

Answer 3

power and distinction

Answer 4

Emperor Napoleon is depicted sitting confidently on a strong white steed. It appears that the sun is only shining on him. The ground and background of the painting are very dark; the soldiers behind Napoleon are barely visible.
1814
by Jean Louis Ernest Meissionier

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Question
Why did painter Meissonier place Napoleon at the front and center of this work of art?
(1 point)
Responses

to show his small size
to show his small size

to show his central importance
to show his central importance

to show his entire figure
to show his entire figure

to make wise use of space
to make wise use of space

Answer 5

to show his central importance