The Large Plane Trees, by Vincent van Gogh
  • 1. What is the primary medium of Vincent van Gogh's 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Charcoal drawing
C) Tempera on wood
D) Oil on canvas
  • 2. Approximately when was 'The Large Plane Trees' created?
A) 1880
B) 1879
C) 1889
D) 1895
  • 3. What artistic movement is van Gogh associated with that is evident in this painting?
A) Cubism
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Post-Impressionism
  • 4. What is the dominant color palette in 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Greens and purples
B) Pinks and whites
C) Reds and blacks
D) Yellows and blues
  • 5. What type of trees are featured in this painting?
A) Pine trees
B) Plane trees
C) Willow trees
D) Oak trees
  • 6. What distinctive van Gogh technique is visible in the brushwork?
A) Grisaille
B) Impasto
C) Pointillism
D) Sfumato
  • 7. What is the subject matter of 'The Large Plane Trees'?
A) Still life with flowers
B) Mountain landscape
C) Seascape with boats
D) Road with trees and figures
  • 8. How does van Gogh treat the light in this painting?
A) Dappled sunlight through leaves
B) Candlelight
C) Moonlight
D) Artificial electric light
  • 9. What emotional quality does the painting convey?
A) Angry intensity
B) Deep sadness
C) Calm serenity
D) Vibrant energy
  • 10. What complementary colors does van Gogh use prominently?
A) Purple and yellow
B) Black and white
C) Red and green
D) Blue and orange
  • 11. How many main tree trunks are prominently featured?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) Five
  • 12. What technique is characteristic of van Gogh's brushwork in this painting?
A) Pointillism
B) Short, thick brushstrokes
C) Smooth blending
D) Wash technique
  • 13. Which other famous painter was van Gogh's contemporary and friend?
A) Henri Matisse
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Claude Monet
D) Paul Gauguin
  • 14. How does van Gogh create a sense of movement in the painting?
A) Blurred figures
B) Multiple perspectives
C) Fast-drying paint
D) Swirling brushstrokes
  • 15. Which art dealer supported van Gogh's work?
A) His brother Theo
B) Paul Durand-Ruel
C) Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler
D) Ambroise Vollard
  • 16. Which other painting series is van Gogh famous for?
A) The Dance
B) Sunflowers
C) Water Lilies
D) Haystacks
  • 17. How did van Gogh's style evolve in his final years?
A) Became more realistic
B) Adopted cubism
C) Focused on abstraction
D) Became more expressive
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