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