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Why did the artist of the above painting place all the figures in rows in the picture plane?

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Answers may vary. The artist felt the composition was more democratic.

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What type of atmosphere is depicted in the image above, and how did the artist achieve this?

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Answers may vary. The artist created a soothing atmosphere through the use of warm colors.

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Why was Realism met with such criticism in America?

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It showed ordinary people and the unpleasant realities of life rather than idealized, beautiful subjects, which many Americans found crude or shocking.

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Why did Realist artists depict such poverty in their work?

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They wanted to show the truth about society and bring attention to the hardships and inequalities faced by poor people.

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How does the artist create the mood in the piece above?

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Answers may vary. The tired, weary, and hungry expression on the grandmother’s face, as well as the colors the artist chose.

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Why did the artist of the above painting place all the figures in rows in the picture plane?

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Answers may vary. The artist felt the composition was more democratic.

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