French Impressionism

Who is considered the founder of French Impressionism?

• Edgar Degas

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

Which artist is famous for his series of paintings of water lilies?

• Claude Monet

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

Which artist is known for his paintings of ballet dancers?

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Edgar Degas

What technique did French Impressionists use to capture the changing effects of light?

• Quick, loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors

• Detailed, precise brushstrokes and muted colors.

• Photorealistic techniques and monochromatic colors.

• Sculpting and three-dimensional effects.

Which artist is famous for his pastel drawings of ballerinas?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Edgar Degas

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

What was the main subject matter of French Impressionist paintings?

• capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in outdoor scenes

• portraying still life and interior scenes

• exploring abstract concepts and emotions

• depicting historical events and figures

Which artist is known for his paintings of Parisian street scenes?

• Claude Monet

• Edgar Degas

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

What was the reaction of the art establishment to French Impressionism?

• The art establishment embraced French Impressionism immediately.

• The art establishment had a mixed reaction to French Impressionism.

• The art establishment initially rejected French Impressionism.

• The art establishment was indifferent to French Impressionism.

Which artist is famous for his paintings of haystacks?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

What is the name of the famous French Impressionist painting of a picnic in the countryside?

• Starry Night

• The Persistence of Memory

• La Grande Jatte

• Le déjeuner sur l'herbe