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Flashcard 1: Identify a major theme in Realist literature.
Answer: Social issues and the struggles of ordinary people. Addressed industrialization's effects on working class lives.
Flashcard 2: What is Neoclassicism in art characterized by?
Answer: Emphasis on simplicity and classical themes. Drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art.
Flashcard 3: Who is the author of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'?
Answer: Oscar Wilde. Irish writer and playwright known for wit and aestheticism.
Flashcard 4: Who is a prominent Impressionist painter?
Answer: Claude Monet. Created series paintings like 'Water Lilies' and 'Haystacks'.
Flashcard 5: What is the focus of 19th-century Naturalism in literature?
Answer: Detailed realism and influence of environment on characters. Applied scientific observation to literature, showing heredity's impact.
Flashcard 6: Name a 19th-century artist known for Post-Impressionism.
Answer: Paul CĂ©zanne. Developed structured approach that influenced modern art movements.
Flashcard 7: Which art movement is associated with Ădouard Manet?
Answer: Impressionism. Though pre-Impressionist, influenced the movement's development significantly.
Flashcard 8: Identify the movement associated with the painting 'The Raft of the Medusa'.
Answer: Romanticism. GĂ©ricault's painting exemplified dramatic, emotional Romantic style.
Flashcard 9: Identify the main subject of John Stuart Mill's 'On Liberty'.
Answer: The importance of individual freedom and expression. Influential liberal philosopher defending individual rights against state power.
Flashcard 10: Name a significant 19th-century Romantic poet.
Answer: William Wordsworth. Co-founder of English Romantic poetry with Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Flashcard 11: What is the focus of 19th-century Naturalism in literature?
Answer: Detailed realism and influence of environment on characters. Applied scientific observation to literature, showing heredity's impact.
Flashcard 12: Identify the composer of the opera 'Carmen'.
Answer: Georges Bizet. French composer known for this passionate Spanish-themed opera.
Flashcard 13: Who is a prominent Impressionist painter?
Answer: Claude Monet. Created series paintings like 'Water Lilies' and 'Haystacks'.
Flashcard 14: What is Impressionism in painting known for?
Answer: Capturing light and color with loose brushwork. Painted outdoors to capture changing natural light effects.
Flashcard 15: Name a famous realist novelist from the 19th century.
Answer: Charles Dickens. Depicted social injustices and urban poverty in Victorian England.
Flashcard 16: Which composer is known for his Romantic symphonies?
Answer: Ludwig van Beethoven. Bridged Classical and Romantic periods with emotional, dramatic compositions.
Flashcard 17: Identify a key characteristic of Realism in art.
Answer: Depiction of everyday life with attention to detail. Rejected idealized subjects for ordinary life and social conditions.
Flashcard 18: What is Romanticism in 19th-century culture?
Answer: An artistic movement emphasizing emotion and individualism. Reacted against Enlightenment rationalism, emphasizing feeling over reason.
Flashcard 19: Identify a key theme in Romantic literature.
Answer: Nature as a source of inspiration and solace. Romantics viewed nature as spiritual and emotionally restorative.
Flashcard 20: Who painted 'The Starry Night'?
Answer: Vincent van Gogh. Post-Impressionist known for swirling, expressive brushstrokes.
Flashcard 21: What defines the Gothic Revival in architecture?
Answer: Use of medieval designs and ornate decoration. Revived medieval architectural styles during industrial modernization.
Flashcard 22: Name the author of 'Les Misérables'.
Answer: Victor Hugo. French Romantic writer and political activist.
Flashcard 23: Which art movement is associated with Ădouard Manet?
Answer: Impressionism. Though pre-Impressionist, influenced the movement's development significantly.
Flashcard 24: Name a 19th-century symphony by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Answer: Symphony No. 6 'Pathétique'. His final symphony, composed shortly before his death.
Flashcard 25: What is the main goal of 19th-century Symbolism in art?
Answer: Expressing ideas and emotions through symbols. Rejected direct representation for metaphorical, spiritual meaning.
Flashcard 26: Identify the composer of 'The Nutcracker'.
Answer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Russian composer famous for ballet and orchestral works.
Flashcard 27: Which novel by Mary Shelley is a key Romantic work?
Answer: Frankenstein. Early science fiction exploring creation and moral responsibility.
Flashcard 28: Name a 19th-century artist known for Post-Impressionism.
Answer: Paul CĂ©zanne. Developed structured approach that influenced modern art movements.
Flashcard 29: What movement did Gustave Courbet help pioneer?
Answer: Realism. French painter who depicted peasants and laborers truthfully.
Flashcard 30: Identify a key feature of 19th-century Gothic literature.
Answer: Exploration of horror and the supernatural. Combined Romantic emotion with dark, mysterious atmosphere.