Impressionist Art Exit Ticket

What was a defining characteristic of Impressionist art?

• The use of dark and somber colors

• The pursuit of the fleeting moment

• The focus on mythological themes

• The adherence to traditional academic art norms

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the initial resistance to Impressionism?

• Its liberal and visible brushwork

• Its break from traditional academic art

• Its acceptance by art institutions and academic circles

• Its focus on everyday scenes

What event in 1874 was pivotal for the Impressionist movement?

• The founding of the first Impressionist art school

• The publication of the Impressionist manifesto

• An exhibition where the term "Impressionist" was first used

• The creation of the first Impressionist painting

Which artists are mentioned as leaders of the Impressionist movement?

• Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse

• Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas

• Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Salvador Dalí

• Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael

What legacy did the Impressionist movement leave behind?

• It was quickly forgotten and had no influence on subsequent art movements

• It led to the decline of interest in visual arts

• It extended to literature, music, and subsequent artistic movements

• It resulted in the end of plein air painting