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