Impressionism: A Revolutionary Art Movement

When were Impressionist paintings first exhibited in Paris?

• 1874

• 1855

• 1886

• 1863

What was the initial public reaction to Impressionist paintings?

• Widely celebrated

• Considered unfinished and lowbrow

• Immediately sold for millions

• Ignored by art critics

What is a hallmark of Impressionist art?

• Dark and dramatic themes

• Painted in a studio

• Painted en plein air

• Strict adherence to classical themes

Who did not define himself as an Impressionist but was close friends with many in the movement?

• Gustave Courbet

• Paul Gauguin

• Édouard Manet

• Claude Monet

What did the Impressionists focus on in their paintings?

• Mythological stories

• Religious themes

• Modern life and landscapes

• Ancient Greek and Roman art

Which critic coined the term 'Impressionists'?

• Michel-Eugène Chevreul

• Paul Durand-Ruel

• Louis Leroy

• Vincent Apa

What was a new approach to composition among the Impressionists?

• Unexpected compositions and angles

• Focus on ancient history

• Use of bright, vivid colors

• Balanced and centered subjects

Who was known for depicting the domestic sphere and lives of women?

• John Constable

• Berthe Morisot

• Mary Cassatt

• Edgar Degas

What did the Impressionists use to make their colors appear more vibrant?

• Oil paints only

• Only natural pigments

• Watercolors

• Complementary colors side by side

What year did the last Impressionist exhibition take place?

• 1886

• 1855

• 1863

• 1874