Marie Antoinette's Art Collection Quiz

What does the commode delivered to Marie Antoinette in 1717 illustrate about her?

• Her preference for minimalist design

• Her interest in modern art

• Her early life in France and taste for Asian art

• Her love for European art

What is significant about the armchair by Josh Jacob delivered to Marie Antoinette in 1788?

• It illustrates her appreciation for antiquity and her role as a mother

• It reflects her taste for modern art

• It was a gift from the King of England

• It was made entirely of gold

Why did Marie Antoinette want a new apartment on the ground floor at the Chateau Versailles?

• To escape the noise of the upper floors

• To host grand parties

• To have more space for her art collection

• To be closer to her children

What style was fashionable during the time of the armchair's creation?

• Rococo

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Etruscan

How did Marie Antoinette influence the arts and culture in 18th-century France?

• By writing art critiques

• By rejecting all forms of traditional art

• By sponsoring only local artists

• By being a leading figure and tastemaker