Exploring Impressionism and Post-Impressionism

Who is considered the founder of Impressionism?

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Vincent van Gogh

• Henri Matisse

What is a key characteristic of Impressionist paintings?

• Use of dark colors and heavy textures.

• Emphasis on light and color with loose brushwork.

• Depiction of historical events with strict accuracy.

• Focus on detailed realism and precise lines.

Name one famous Post-Impressionist artist.

• Pablo Picasso

• Henri Matisse

• Claude Monet

• Vincent van Gogh

What technique did Post-Impressionists often use to express emotion?

• Bold colors and expressive brushwork

• Geometric shapes and symmetry

• Monochromatic palettes and minimalism

• Muted colors and fine detail

How did Impressionists typically depict light in their works?

• Impressionists typically depicted light through loose brushwork and vibrant colors, focusing on natural light effects.

• Impressionists painted with thick, heavy brushstrokes to depict light.

• Impressionists used dark colors to create shadows and depth.

• Impressionists focused on abstract forms rather than light effects.

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

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Henri Matisse

What is one difference between Impressionism and Post-Impressionism?

• Post-Impressionism places greater emphasis on emotional expression and symbolism compared to Impressionism.

• Post-Impressionism rejects all forms of emotional expression.

• Impressionism is characterized by its use of dark colors and heavy brush strokes.

• Post-Impressionism focuses solely on realistic representation.

What subject matter did Impressionists commonly focus on?

• Abstract concepts and emotions

• Historical events and battles

• Mythological figures and stories

• Everyday scenes, landscapes, and effects of light and color.

Which Post-Impressionist artist is famous for using bold colors and geometric forms?

• Georges Seurat

• Paul Cézanne

• Vincent van Gogh

• Henri Matisse

How did the Impressionist movement influence modern art?

• The movement discouraged experimentation and favored strict adherence to classical forms.

• Impressionism had no impact on the development of modern art styles.

• The Impressionist movement focused solely on realism and traditional techniques.

• The Impressionist movement influenced modern art by promoting new techniques and perspectives that encouraged experimentation and subjective expression.