Psia/uil Art Memory 2011-2012

Van der Ast is a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life paintings, particularly 'Still Life of Flowers in a Glass Vase'. The other artists listed, Picasso, Monet, and Da Vinci, are known for different styles of art and are not associated with this particular painting.

The painting 'Bakhuysen' specifically depicts a Dutch Man-of-War ship named 'De Gouden Leeuw' on the River Y near Amsterdam, showcasing the maritime prowess of the Dutch during that time period.

The correct answer is Bierstadt, as he is the artist known for the famous painting 'Sunrise, Yosemite Valley'. While Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso are all renowned artists in their own right, they are not associated with this specific artwork.

Boilly is the correct answer as this painting is attributed to French artist Louis-Léopold Boilly, who is known for his realistic portraits and genre paintings. The other artists listed are known for different styles and periods of art history, making them incorrect choices.

The correct answer is 'Bordone' because it is the title of the painting by Tintoretto that depicts the scene of Salome receiving the head of St. John the Baptist from Herod.

Skating on the Frozen Amstel River is a popular winter activity in the Netherlands, where people enjoy gliding along the frozen waterways in the cold winter months. The other options mentioned are not related to this traditional Dutch winter activity.

The term 'bridges' often refers to the Pink Cyclamen flower due to its unique appearance and association with crossing over to new beginnings.

Carreno in Spanish translates to 'Portrait of the Dwarf Michol'.

The correct answer is 'Children in the Garden (The Nurse)' by Cassatt, known for her Impressionist paintings depicting women and children.

Courbet is the correct artist who painted Stream of the Black Pond. Monet, Van Gogh, and Da Vinci were famous artists, but they did not create this particular piece.

Cranach the Elder was actually a prominent German artist during the Renaissance period, known for his paintings depicting religious subjects, mythology, and portraits. He served as the court painter for the Electors of Saxony.

Eugene Delacroix painted 'Selim and Zuleika', capturing a scene from the poem 'The Bride of Abydos' by Lord Byron where the two lovers are depicted.

Andre Derain was the artist who painted 'The Turning Road, L'Estaque'.

The correct answer is 'Three Maries at the Tomb', as Empoli is a religious celebration held in various locations to commemorate the biblical event involving the three Marys visiting the tomb of Jesus Christ.

The term 'Friedrich' specifically refers to a mountain peak with drifting clouds, representing a scenic and natural image.

In this question, Henri refers to Carl, who is known as the Boy in the Blue Overalls.

Hobbema is the correct answer as he is the artist behind A Wooded Landscape painting.

In the novel Hovenden, the main characters are Chloe and Same, not Emily and Jake, Sophie and Michael, or Olivia and Benjamin.

In the book or movie, 'Huckaby' refers to the secret meeting location known as Big Momma's Room where important discussions and plans take place.

Jean-Etienne Liotard was a Swiss painter known for his portraits and genre paintings in pastels. While the incorrect answers are famous artists in their own right, they were not responsible for creating Liotard.

Rue Ravignan is a street located in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris, France. It is famous for being the location of the iconic art gallery Luce, where many renowned artists such as Picasso and Modigliani exhibited their work.

Mantegna is known for his painting 'Portrait of a Man', which is a famous work by the artist.

The Master of the Osservanza is known for his religious artworks depicting scenes such as the Adoration of the Shepherds, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Bartholomew.

The book 'McEwen' is actually about witches, not any of the other mentioned books.

Monet is famous for his Impressionist paintings, particularly his series of water lilies. While Van Gogh, Picasso, and Da Vinci were all renowned artists in their own rights, they are not primarily known for their depictions of water lilies.

The correct answer 'Mor' refers to the artist Moroni's portrait of Alessandro Farnese, not the other famous artworks mentioned in the incorrect answers.

Murillo was a Spanish painter known for his religious paintings, including 'The Nativity'. While Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Picasso are well-known artists, they did not paint 'The Nativity'.

Georgia O'Keefe was an American artist known for her unique style of painting flowers. The correct answer refers to one of her famous works, 'Series 1 - No. 1'. Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' is another iconic flower painting, but not the one referenced in the question. Pablo Picasso's 'Guernica' is a famous anti-war painting and not related to flower paintings. Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' is a portrait and not a flower painting.

Oudry's painting is actually an allegorical representation of Europe, not a portrait, still life, or landscape.