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