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) 1890
B) 1865
C) 1886
D) 1874
  • 3. Which artist is known for the painting 'Ballet Rehearsal'?
A) Édouard Manet
B) Alfred Sisley
C) Edgar Degas
D) Camille Pissarro
  • 4. Impressionist paintings often feature what type of scenes?
A) Religious themes
B) Historical battles
C) Mythological figures
D) Everyday life and landscapes
  • 5. Which color palette is typically associated with Impressionism?
A) Monochromatic schemes
B) Bright and vibrant colors
C) Muted earth tones
D) Dark colors
  • 6. Which Paris location was favored by Impressionist artists for painting outdoors?
A) The Seine River
B) The Louvre Museum
C) The Palace of Versailles
D) Montmartre
  • 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. What term describes the casual, outdoor painting style of the Impressionists?
A) En plein air
B) Fresco
C) Mural
D) Tenebrism
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