Modernity and Art in 19th Century France

What was a significant change in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century?

• The city was being isolated.

• The city was being modernised.

• The city was being abandoned.

• The city was being demolished.

What did the booming economy in Paris lead to?

• People migrating to rural areas.

• People avoiding public spaces.

• People engaging in leisurely lifestyles.

• People focusing on agriculture.

Who was an artist known for painting leisurely lifestyles in Paris?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Édouard Manet

• Pablo Picasso

What type of art did the new middle class in France prefer?

• Classical subjects and styles

• Abstract art

• Surrealism

• Cubism

What was the Salon in 19th century France?

• A political meeting

• A literary club

• A music concert

• An art exhibition

What happened to artworks that were refused by the Salon jury?

• They were stamped with R.

• They were destroyed.

• They were sent to museums.

• They were auctioned.

What was the Salon des Refusés?

• A type of sculpture

• A famous painting

• A new art style

• A separate exhibition for refused artworks

Which of Manet's works caused the biggest uproar at the Salon des Refusés?

• A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

• Olympia

• Starry Night

• Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe

What was Manet's goal as an artist?

• To write art critiques

• To become a famous sculptor

• To be an established academic artist

• To create architectural designs

What did critics say about Manet's painting 'Olympia'?

• It was savaged and moved to the top corner.

• It was praised and given a prime spot.

• It was ignored by the public.

• It was celebrated as a masterpiece.