Munch's 'The Storm' (Listening)

1) What is the lecture mainly about?

A) The design process for a painting like 'The Storm'.
B) The abstract features of 'The Storm'.
C) The feelings of the women depicted in the painting.
D) The reasons Munch made some of the choices he did.


2) At 0:22, the speaker says, "The one thing that really struck me about this painting is how dark it is."

What feeling is she expressing?

A) Curiosity
B) Surprise
C) Distaste
D) Admiration


3) The speakers mention the painting "The Scream" to (choose two answers).

A) illustrate similarities in composition.
B) contrast its use of light.
C) introduce an artist similar to Munch.
D) compare its symbolism.


4) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as evidence that the picture is depicting a storm?

A) The tree is bent in the wind.
B) The women are worried about their husbands.
C) Their dresses are swirling in the wind.
D) Their hair is fluttering behind them.


5) What can be inferred about the artist of the painting?

A) He painted organically without too much planning.
B) He worked with a number of other artists.
C) He carefully designed his pictures before painting.
D) He was more concerned with composition than emotion.