
Impressionism
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- Q1What is the name of the movement that directly preceded Impressionism?RealismBaroqueSurrealismRococo30s
- Q2Who was a major influence on Impressionist artists?Medieval tapestriesRenaissance paintingsJapanese woodblock printsAncient Greek sculptures30s
- Q3What color theory had a significant impact on the color palette used by Impressionist painters?Analogous color schemeMonochromatic color schemeOptical color mixingComplementary color scheme30s
- Q4Which of the following was a common subject matter in Impressionist paintings?LandscapesMythological scenesPortraits of royaltyStill life compositions30s
- Q5What was a key characteristic of Impressionist paintings?Monochromatic color paletteDetailed precisionUse of loose brushworkHarsh lines and contours30s
- Q6What was a significant technological advancement that influenced Impressionist artists?The invention of the portable paint tubeThe invention of the printing pressThe invention of the cameraThe invention of acrylic paint30s
- Q7Which of the following characteristics is associated with Impressionism?Use of bold, dark colorsEmphasis on capturing light and atmosphereEmphasis on precise detailsDepiction of realistic proportions30s
- Q8What was a common subject of Impressionist paintings?Famous historical figuresAbstract geometric shapesMythological creatures and fantasy worldsEveryday scenes and outdoor landscapes30s
- Q9Which artistic technique did Impressionist painters frequently use to capture movement and spontaneity?Loose brushwork and visible brushstrokesHighly polished finishMonochromatic color palettePhotorealistic rendering30s
- Q10Which term best describes the color palette used by Impressionist artists?Dark and somber huesMonochromatic and grayscaleNeutral and muted tonesVibrant and lively colors30s
- Q11How did Impressionist artists often portray movement in their paintings?By capturing fleeting moments and dynamicsBy focusing on still life and inanimate objectsBy using heavy, thick brushstrokesBy depicting frozen, static scenes30s
- Q12What type of scenes did Impressionist artists often paint en plein air?Underwater seascapes and marine lifeOuter space and celestial bodiesOutdoor landscapes and urban settingsIndoor portraits and still lifes30s
- Q13What subject matter was commonly depicted by Impressionist artists?Abstract geometric shapesEveryday scenes and landscapesMythological figures and religious themesIndustrial machinery and factories30s
- Q14How did the invention of the camera influence the Impressionist movement?It limited artists' creativityIt allowed artists to capture fleeting moments of light and color more accuratelyIt had no impact on the Impressionist movementIt made artists paint more realistically30s
- Q15How did the invention of the camera impact Impressionist artists' depiction of movement in their artwork?It made artists focus on static and motionless scenesIt had no influence on artists' representation of movementIt discouraged artists from depicting movement in their artworkIt led artists to capture the essence of movement and spontaneity in their paintings30s