Which of the following artists was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood?
A. John Everett Millais
B. Claude Monet
C. Vincent van Gogh
D. Pablo Picasso
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was primarily known for what type of work?
A. Abstract painting
B. Sculpture
C. Realist literature
D. Detailed, symbolic painting
What was the primary aim of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood at its inception?
A. To emulate the work of Raphael
B. To reject the mechanistic approach of the Industrial Revolution
C. To return to the detail and complexity of art before Raphael
D. To promote abstract forms of expression
Which poet and artist was associated with the second phase of Pre-Raphaelitism and known for his symbolic and mythic imagery?
A. William Morris
B. Dante Gabriel Rossetti
C. John Keats
D. Percy Bysshe Shelley
Pre-Raphaelite artists were heavily influenced by which of the following literary works?
A. Homer’s “Odyssey”
B. Dante’s “Divine Comedy”
C. Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
D. Goethe’s “Faust”
What characteristic is most typical of Pre-Raphaelite painting?
A. Abstract forms and bright colors
B. Urban landscapes and industrial themes
C. Vivid, naturalistic detail and vibrant colors
D. Minimalist designs and monochromatic palettes
Which female artist is associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement?
A. Frida Kahlo
B. Mary Cassatt
C. Elizabeth Siddal
D. Georgia O’Keeffe
The Pre-Raphaelites were known for their depiction of women. How were these depictions typically characterized?
A. As powerful and independent
B. In domestic and subservient roles
C. As ethereal, almost otherworldly figures
D. As abstract, faceless forms
In literature, which Pre-Raphaelite poet is known for the collection “Goblin Market and Other Poems”?
A. Christina Rossetti
B. Robert Browning
C. Alfred, Lord Tennyson
D. W.B. Yeats
Which aspect of medieval culture particularly inspired the Pre-Raphaelites?
A. Chivalric romance
B. Feudal warfare
C. Gothic architecture
D. Religious iconography
Who is considered the leading poet of the Pre-Raphaelite movement?
A. Christina Rossetti
B. Dante Gabriel Rossetti
C. Alfred Lord Tennyson
D. William Morris
What is a distinguishing feature of Pre-Raphaelite poetry?
A. Focus on urban industrial life
B. Emphasis on classical Greek themes
C. Vivid visual imagery and complex language
D. Strict adherence to traditional verse forms
Which theme is commonly found in Pre-Raphaelite literature?
A. Political satire
B. Medievalism and Arthurian legend
C. Modernist experimentation
D. Celebration of industrial advancement
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in which year?
A. 1848
B. 1870
C. 1901
D. 1825
What was the typical subject matter of Pre-Raphaelite paintings?
A. Abstract and geometric forms
B. Landscapes and seascapes
C. Religious and mythological themes
D. Modern urban scenes
Which Pre-Raphaelite artist is known for the painting “Ophelia”?
A. John William Waterhouse
B. John Everett Millais
C. Edward Burne-Jones
D. William Holman Hunt
How did Pre-Raphaelites view nature in their works?
A. As a background element
B. As an idealized, romanticized concept
C. As a force to be conquered and controlled
D. With detailed realism and reverence
Which art critic and theorist was an influential supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites?
A. Charles Baudelaire
B. John Ruskin
C. Clement Greenberg
D. Walter Pater
Pre-Raphaelite paintings are known for their:
A. Bold, abstract color schemes
B. Dark, somber tones
C. Luminous and vibrant colors
D. Monochromatic aesthetic
Which of the following is a characteristic of Pre-Raphaelite literature?
A. Stream of consciousness narrative
B. Sparse, minimalistic language
C. Rich, descriptive imagery
D. Focus on postmodern themes
Who is considered part of the wider Pre-Raphaelite circle?
A. Gerard Manley Hopkins
B. William Butler Yeats
C. T.S. Eliot
D. Ezra Pound
Pre-Raphaelite art often features symbols and motifs from which source?
A. Contemporary political movements
B. Industrial technology
C. Classical mythology
D. Modern urban life
Which female figure was frequently idealized in Pre-Raphaelite art?
A. Queen Victoria
B. Helen of Troy
C. The Virgin Mary
D. Cleopatra
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood initially published their writings in which periodical?
A. The Germ
B. The Athenaeum
C. The Spectator
D. The Dial
Which is a famous work by Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti?
A. The Lady of Shalott
B. Beata Beatrix
C. The Hay Wain
D. The Fighting Temeraire
What was a common feature of female characters in Pre-Raphaelite paintings?
A. Portrayed as powerful leaders
B. Shown in industrial settings
C. An air of melancholy and introspection
D. Depicted as mythological warriors
Which technique is characteristic of Pre-Raphaelite painting?
A. Impressionistic brushstrokes
B. Geometric abstraction
C. Meticulous attention to detail
D. Large, bold color fields
Which Pre-Raphaelite artist is known for their depiction of the Arthurian legend?
A. Ford Madox Brown
B. Edward Burne-Jones
C. John William Waterhouse
D. William Holman Hunt
In Pre-Raphaelite literature, what is a recurring theme?
A. Industrialization and its impacts
B. Exploration and discovery
C. Love and its complexities
D. Futurism and technology
Pre-Raphaelite artists and poets were influenced by the works of which writer?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Charles Dickens
C. Jane Austen
D. Mark Twain
