The Art History of Impressionism
  • 1. Which artist is considered a founder of the Impressionist movement?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Paul Cézanne
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Claude Monet
  • 2. What year did the first Impressionist exhibition take place?
A) 1874
B) 1890
C) 1865
D) 1886
  • 3. Which artist is known for the painting 'Ballet Rehearsal'?
A) Camille Pissarro
B) Édouard Manet
C) Alfred Sisley
D) Edgar Degas
  • 4. Which Paris location was favored by Impressionist artists for painting outdoors?
A) The Seine River
B) Montmartre
C) The Louvre Museum
D) The Palace of Versailles
  • 5. Which color palette is typically associated with Impressionism?
A) Muted earth tones
B) Dark colors
C) Bright and vibrant colors
D) Monochromatic schemes
  • 6. What term describes the casual, outdoor painting style of the Impressionists?
A) En plein air
B) Fresco
C) Mural
D) Tenebrism
  • 7. Which artist is known for the dynamic portrayal of light in his works, such as 'Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette'?
A) Henri Matisse
B) Paul Gauguin
C) Pierre-Auguste Renoir
D) Georges Seurat
  • 8. In which country did Impressionism originate?
A) France
B) The Netherlands
C) Italy
D) Germany
  • 9. Impressionist paintings often feature what type of scenes?
A) Religious themes
B) Mythological figures
C) Everyday life and landscapes
D) Historical battles
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