David Hockney's lockdown sunrise and other masterpiece dawns

What common belief do Hockney and Bellini share about art?

• Art should be abstract and imaginative.

• Art is about observing nature and drawing it accurately.

• Art should focus on human emotions.

• Art is best expressed through digital mediums.

Why is the rising sun considered a challenging theme for artists?

• It is a theme that has been overused in art.

• It is difficult to find a good location to paint it.

• It requires expensive materials to depict accurately.

• It is an ephemeral phenomenon that only lasts moments.

What aspect of Monet's Impressionism is highlighted in the discussion?

• Its focus on historical events.

• Its use of vibrant colors.

• Its emphasis on the fleeting passage of light.

• Its detailed depiction of human figures.

How do Titian and Savaldo's paintings depict sunrise?

• As a symbol of industrial progress.

• As a representation of human emotions.

• As a moment of ghostly uncertainty and mystery.

• As a time of clear and bright certainty.

What distinguishes Turner's approach to painting the sun from Monet's?

• Turner uses the sun as a symbol of a primal force.

• Turner focuses on the sun's impact on human emotions.

• Turner avoids using bright colors.

• Turner depicts the sun as a static object.

What is unique about Friedrich's depiction of dawn?

• It is based on scientific observations.

• It is a realistic portrayal of a specific location.

• It is a visionary and dream-like interpretation.

• It focuses on the industrial revolution.

What does Hockney's project of painting landscapes every day through spring signify?

• An attempt to replicate historical paintings.

• A focus on urban landscapes.

• A romantic obsession with capturing the present moment.

• A rejection of traditional art forms.