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2. Why is Vermeers Girl with the Pearl Earring considered a masterpiece - James Earle

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What is a tronie?
A. An English style of portrait
B. A portrait set on a black background
C. An overly expressive painting
D. A portrait with movement
How does the Girl with the Pearl Earring differ from much of Vermeer’s other work?
A. He painted mostly scenes of every day life, not portraits
B. He painted mostly men, not women
C. He painted mostly scenes of nature, not people
D. He painted mostly fruit bowls, not portraits
What answer best describes Vermeer’s typical composition?
A. Busy and cluttered
B. Harmonious and balanced
C. Confusing and off-putting
D. Intimidating and isolating
What does chiaroscuro refer to?
A. The way characters are arranged on a canvas
B. The way an artist invites the reader into a painting
C. The way objects far away appear smaller
D. The way an artist uses light and shadow
What economic innovation helped replace traditional patrons in Vermeer’s home town?
A. Socialism
B. Nobility and the Church
C. The Dutch East India Company
D Industrialisation
How does Vermeer’s work memorialize the merchant class?
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How does the Girl with the Pearl Earring serve as an artifact and representation of its time period?
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How do economics impact the arts in direct and indirect ways?
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Vermeer didn’t become a popular painter until after his death. Why are some styles of painting popular or unpopular in different time periods? What about Vermeer’s style appeals to modern audiences?
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