Impressionism Answers

What was Monet most interested in?a.soft colors, and how they influenced the moodb.light, the changes of light, and how it affected objectsc.creating a warm feeling in the paintingd.portraits of subjects on the fringe of society

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.

Who painted the image above? a. Mary Cassat b. Claude Monet c. Edgar Degas d. Berthe Morisot Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What are some of the Impressionistic characteristics seen in the painting above? a. outdoor setting with natural light b. the light reflections in the water c. the subject matter d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How did Renoir glamorize his clientele?a.by replacing them with his young artist friends and their modelsb.by putting them in dark colorsc.by making their life seem so exciting

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

How did Monet study the effects of light?a.by painting the same subject over and over in different types of lightb.by recreating other artists’ works using different lighting techniquesc.by spending every day outside studying how light falls on objectsd.by reading books on the subject of light

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

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

Which of the following is true regarding the nudes in the paintings Venus of Urbino and Olympia?a.The nude in Olympia stares down at us, indicating that she is in the position of power.b.The nude in Venus of Urbino looks lovingly at the male spectator.c.The nude in Olympia stares coldly and appears indifferent.d.All of the above are true.