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