The Art History of Impressionism
- 1. Which artist is considered a founder of the Impressionist movement?
A) Paul Cézanne
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Claude Monet
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 2. What year did the first Impressionist exhibition take place?
A) 1886
B) 1865
C) 1874
D) 1890
- 3. Which artist is known for the painting 'Ballet Rehearsal'?
A) Édouard Manet
B) Camille Pissarro
C) Alfred Sisley
D) Edgar Degas
- 4. Impressionist paintings often feature what type of scenes?
A) Mythological figures
B) Everyday life and landscapes
C) Historical battles
D) Religious themes
- 5. Which color palette is typically associated with Impressionism?
A) Monochromatic schemes
B) Dark colors
C) Bright and vibrant colors
D) Muted earth tones
- 6. Which Paris location was favored by Impressionist artists for painting outdoors?
A) The Louvre Museum
B) The Seine River
C) Montmartre
D) The Palace of Versailles
- 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) Germany
B) Italy
C) The Netherlands
D) France
- 9. What term describes the casual, outdoor painting style of the Impressionists?
A) En plein air
B) Tenebrism
C) Fresco
D) Mural
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