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