Which artist is considered to be the one who raised the profile of landscape painting?
- David Allan
- John Constable
- Joseph Turner✓
- Thomas Gainsborough
Answer: C — Joseph Turner
Joseph Turner (1775-1851) was an influential landscape painter in a modern style. He is considered the artist who raised the profile of landscape painting.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the Arts and culture topic in the Modern UK Society chapter. Literature, architecture, art, theatre, music and film all appear here, usually through notable figures and landmark works. Expect recognition questions rather than interpretation.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.