In Rembrandt's day, many of his fellow painters
portrayed their characters much like the idealized gods of Greek and Roman
mythology. Rembrandt differed by painting people in a more realistic and humble
manner. He used himself, his family members, and even beggars as models. He
viewed these individuals as being just as worthy of immortalization in art as
mythological figures. He also fittingly enhanced his work by the use of
chiaroscuro, a painting technique where light striking the foregrounded figures
dramatically contrasts with a darkened background. Rembrandt reflected his
paintings by remaining true to his singular artistic vision and casting his own
light on the darkness of conformity.
单选题
The author of the passage is primarily concerned with
A. defining the technical methods Rembrandt used in painting his various
works
B. providing a brief memoir of Rembrandt's motivations as a painter
C. explaining how Rembrandt differentiated himself from other painters of
his time
D. cataloging the individuals Rembrandt used as models in his works
E. contrasting the works of contemporary painters to the works of
Rembrandt
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】According to the passage, Rembrandt's works differ from those of his contemporaries in several important ways. Explaining those differences is the main point of the passage.
多选题
The passage supports which of the following statements about
Rembrandt?
A. Most of Rembrandt's contemporaries avoided the use of humble models for
their paintings.
B. Rembrandt achieved enhanced artistic effect through the use of a unique
method.
C. Rembrandt saw artistic value in subject matter outside the
mainstream.
【正确答案】
A、B、C
【答案解析】All of the choices are supported by the passage. Choice C is implied; Rembrandt presumably knew what his contemporaries were painting and chose different subject matter. This suggests that he saw artistic value in these other models.
单选题
An investor wants to sell some of the stock that he owns in Micro Tron
and Dynaco Corporations. He can sell Micro Tron
stock for $ 36 per share, and he can sell Dynaco stock for $ 52 per share. If he
sells 300 shares altogether at an average price per share of $40,
how many shares of Dynaco stock has he sold?
A. 52
B. 75
C. 92
D. 136
E. 184
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】
单选题
Two competitors battle each other in each match of a tournament with
nine participants. What is the minimum number of matches that
must occur for every competitor to battle every other
competitor?