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

Answers may vary. The artist created a soothing atmosphere through the use of warm colors.
How is Boucher’s style in the painting above different from that seen in works from other Rococo artists?

Answers may vary. This painting contains robust figures and a sensual feel that is much different than the work of other Rococo painters.
The sculpture above quickly became known as “The Marseillaise.” What else was named “The Marseillaise”?

The French national anthem
Why did Realist artists depict such poverty in their work?
They wanted to show the truth about society and bring attention to the hardships and inequalities faced by poor people.
What technique did the artist of the painting above use to capture the light reflecting on the water?

Rapid brushstrokes
Who painted the image above?

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

Answers may vary. The artist felt the composition was more democratic.
In the painting above, what did the artist borrow from Monet?

Monet’s use of natural light
How is Degas’ work different from the other Impressionists?
Answers may vary. He does not use natural light or the outdoors; instead his setting is indoors with artificial light.
How does the artist create the mood in the piece above?

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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