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Sculpture and Politics

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Which famous sculpture depicts a group of soldiers raising a flag on Iwo Jima?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. Statue of Liberty

  4. Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sculpture, created by Felix de Weldon, commemorates the iconic photograph of the same name taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

What is the name of the statue that stands atop the Brazilian Congress building in Brasília?

  1. Christ the Redeemer

  2. Statue of Liberty

  3. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  4. Justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The statue, created by Alfredo Ceschiatti, represents the goddess of justice and is a symbol of the Brazilian legal system.

Which sculpture by Auguste Rodin is known for its depiction of a man contemplating his existence?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. Pietà

  4. David


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thinker, created in 1880, is one of Rodin's most famous works and is often interpreted as a symbol of contemplation and introspection.

What is the name of the sculpture that depicts a winged woman holding a laurel wreath and a palm frond?

  1. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  2. Nike of Samothrace

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Statue of Liberty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, created in the 2nd century BC, is a famous Hellenistic sculpture that is often associated with victory and triumph.

Which sculpture by Michelangelo depicts a biblical figure breaking free from the bonds of sin?

  1. Moses

  2. David

  3. Pietà

  4. The Thinker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sculpture of Moses, created between 1513 and 1515, is part of Michelangelo's tomb for Pope Julius II and is known for its powerful and expressive depiction of the biblical prophet.

What is the name of the sculpture that stands in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City?

  1. Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares

  2. The Thinker

  3. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  4. Statue of Liberty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sculpture, created by Evgeniy Vuchetich, depicts a man beating a sword into a plowshare, symbolizing the transformation of weapons into tools of peace.

Which sculpture by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi is a symbol of freedom and democracy?

  1. Statue of Liberty

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Statue of Liberty, created in 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a symbol of freedom and democracy around the world.

What is the name of the sculpture that depicts a group of horses pulling a chariot?

  1. Quadriga

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A quadriga is a sculpture depicting a chariot drawn by four horses, often associated with triumph and victory.

Which sculpture by Donatello depicts a biblical figure holding the severed head of Goliath?

  1. David

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donatello's David, created in the 15th century, is a bronze sculpture that depicts the biblical hero David after his victory over Goliath.

What is the name of the sculpture that depicts a group of nude figures struggling against each other?

  1. Laocoön and His Sons

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laocoön and His Sons, created in the 1st century BC, is a Hellenistic sculpture that depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons being attacked by sea serpents.

Which sculpture by Bernini depicts a biblical figure being carried by an angel?

  1. Ecstasy of Saint Teresa

  2. The Thinker

  3. Venus de Milo

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, created in the 17th century, is a marble sculpture that depicts the Spanish mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila experiencing a vision of an angel.

What is the name of the sculpture that depicts a group of nude figures dancing in a circle?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  4. The Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dance, created by Henri Matisse in the early 20th century, is a bronze sculpture that depicts a group of nude figures dancing in a circle.

Which sculpture by Alexander Calder is known for its mobile, hanging structures?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  4. Mobile


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calder's Mobiles, created in the 20th century, are kinetic sculptures that are suspended in the air and move freely.

What is the name of the sculpture that depicts a giant head with a missing nose?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. The Sphinx

  4. Winged Victory of Samothrace


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sphinx, an ancient Egyptian sculpture, is a large limestone statue with a human head and a lion's body.

Which sculpture by Jeff Koons depicts a giant inflatable rabbit?

  1. The Thinker

  2. Venus de Milo

  3. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  4. Rabbit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Koons' Rabbit, created in 1986, is a stainless steel sculpture that depicts a giant inflatable rabbit.

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