29 Art History: Impressionism

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Which of the following is Degas known for?
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d. all of the above (painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light setting, using foreshortening, traditional training and visually enticing compositions)
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Where did the term "Impressionism" come from?
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c. Critics who thought these pieces were merely "impressions" of art.
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What was Monet most interested in?
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b. light, the changes of light, and how it affected objects
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Who painted the image above? (a lady in a boat) http://media.education2020.com/evresources/4002-05-02-03-00_files/i0160000.jpg
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d. Berthe Morisot
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How did Renoir glamorize his clientele?
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a. by replacing them with his young artist friends and their models
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What is foreshortening?
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b. a technique that draws the viewer into the image
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Who painted the image above? (blurry scene of a city) http://media.education2020.com/evresources/4002-05-02-03-00_files/i0020000.jpg
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d. Monet
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How did Monet study the effects of light?
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a. by painting the same subject over and over in different types of light
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What is the main subject of the painting above?
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a. the visual effect that light produces on the scene
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What was Monet focused on while he was painting the piece above?
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a. the content of the shadows of the facade's deep niche
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What is the significance of the painting above?
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c. It appears to be similar to a painting by Titian, yet really is the antithesis.
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Which of the following is true regarding the nudes in the paintings Venus of Urbino and Olympia?
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d. all of the above are true (The nude in Olympia stares down at us, indicating that she is in the position of power, The nude in Venus of Urbino looks lovingly at the male spectator, The nude in Olympia stares coldly and appears indifferent.)
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What are some of the Impressionistic characteristics seen in the painting above?
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d. all of the above (outdoor setting with natural light, the light reflections in the water, the subject matter)
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Why was the type of painting above common during the Impressionistic movement?
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c. It is about fleeting moments and subjective interpretation.
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Who painted the image above? (Ballerinas dancing in a room) http://media.education2020.com/evresources/4002-05-02-03-00_files/i0210000.jpg
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c. Edgar Degas