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In Edouard Manet’s painting “Olympia,” what is the significance of the presence of the

maidservant and the black cat in the composition?
(A) The maidservant symbolizes servitude and the black cat represents bad luck

(B) The maidservant highlights the contrast between Olympia’s luxurious lifestyle
and the working class, while the cat adds an element of mystery

(C) The maidservant is a representation of fertility, while the black cat is a symbol of

independence and sensuality
(D) The maidservant and the black cat both suggest the idea of intimacy and

companionship in Olympia’s world

Walter Benjamin’s essay “Theses on the Philosophy of History” references Paul Klee’s
artwork “Angelus Novus.” How does Benjamin interpret the angel in Klee’s artwork and
what broader concept does he associate with it?

(A) The angel symbolizes transcendence and spiritual salvation
(B) The angel represents progress and the future of humanity
(C) The angel embodies the concept of eternal recurrence

(D) The angel signifies the destructive forces of history

In Albrecht Diirer’s painting “Melancholia,” what object does the central figure sit beside?
(^) Aglobe (B) Amirror

(ಲ) Anhourglass (D) A musical instrument

In the analysis of Gustave Courbet’s “The Stonebreaker” why does the decision not to show
the faces of the laborers raise questions, and how does this relate to broader themes in

Courbet’s works?
(^) The choice to hide the workers’ faces reflects a lack of artistic expertise
(2) The obscured faces symbolize the artist’s preference for abstract representation
(0) This decision is indicative of Courbet’s inclination toward distant perspectives

(D) The concealed faces underscore the anonymity of labor and connect to recurring

themes in Courbet’s art

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