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What was a significant innovation in Western art history that involved the use of oil paint and canvas?

• The creation of watercolor paints

• The use of digital media in painting

• The adoption of oil paint and canvas

• The introduction of acrylic paints

What is Prussian Blue known for in the context of art?

• It was the first synthetic pigment

• It was derived from natural plant extracts

• It was used exclusively in sculpture

• It was a popular dye for fabrics in the 18th century

Which of the following materials was NOT involved in the accidental creation of Prussian Blue?

• Iron sulfate

• Potash

• Lapis lazuli

• Animal fats

What was Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun denied access to because of her gender, which led her to become largely self-taught in painting?

• The Academy of Fine Arts in Paris

• The painter’s guild

• The French Royal Academy

• The Academy of St. Luke

Which style is Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun’s portraits typically labeled?

• Impressionism

• Rococo

• Baroque

• Realism

What notable figure became a favorite subject of Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, having her portrait painted by Vigée-Lebrun around thirty times beginning in 1778?

• Queen Marie-Antoinette

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Duchess of Devonshire

In her self-portrait "Self Portrait in a Straw Hat," what is Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun notably wearing?

• A silk gown

• A feathered cap

• A straw hat

• A lace veil

What did Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun use to challenge the traditional depiction of women in art, as seen in her self-portraits?

• She painted herself in royal attire

• She depicted herself with a direct gaze and a sense of agency

• She used abstract forms to represent femininity

• She included symbolic elements of domesticity

What did the Impressionist painters use to capture their outdoor scenes more effectively?

• Indoor studio setups

• Artificial lighting

• en plein air technique

• Digital imaging

Which invention during the Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on Impressionist painting?

• The steam engine

• The metal paint tube

• The telephone

• The light bulb