Impressionism Answers

Where did the term “Impressionism” come from?a.Critics who were impressed by this form of art.b.Critics who were not impressed by this form of art.c.Critics who thought these pieces were merely “impressions” of art.

What is foreshortening? a. a technique used to create light and shadow b. a technique used to create depth in an image c. a technique that draws attention to the foreground d. a technique of shading with black pencil Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is Degas known for?a.painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light settingb.using foreshorteningc.traditional training and visually enticing compositionsd.all of the above

What was Monet focused on while he was painting the piece above? a. the content of the shadows of the facade’s deep niche b. the spires at the top of the facade c. the door of the central portal d. both B and C Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the main subject of the painting above? a. the visual effect that light produces on the scene b. the ships under the bridge c. the bridge itself d. the buildings along the side of the painting Please select the best answer from the choices provided