CLEAN : Girl with Pearl Earring goes home to revamped Dutch museum

CLEAN : Girl with Pearl Earring goes home to revamped Dutch museum

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Arts, Architecture, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the significance of the Girl with a Pearl Earring, often referred to as the Mona Lisa of the North, and its association with the Moritz House museum. It highlights the museum's efforts to provide more space for the painting due to expected visitor numbers. The video also covers the architectural design of the museum, which combines elements from the 17th, 20th, and 21st centuries, drawing inspiration from the Louvre.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' painting to the Moritz House?

It is a recent addition to the museum.

It was painted by a local artist.

It is considered the Mona Lisa of the north.

It is the only painting in the museum.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it important to give the painting more space in the museum?

To make room for a new exhibit.

To accommodate a large number of visitors.

To allow for better lighting.

To display more paintings around it.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What architectural changes were made to the museum?

The museum was relocated.

Two old buildings were combined.

A new wing was added.

A rooftop garden was created.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which centuries are represented by the buildings combined in the museum?

15th and 19th centuries

16th and 19th centuries

18th and 21st centuries

17th and 20th centuries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the architectural changes in the museum?

The Vatican Museums

The Louvre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The British Museum