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