Quiz on Realism in Art

What was the primary focus of the Realism movement?

• Idealized beauty

• Emotional expression

• Everyday life and ordinary people

• Mythological subjects

Which artist is often considered the leader of the Realism movement?

• Thomas Eakins

• Jean-François Millet

• Gustave Courbet

• Honoré Daumier

What significant historical event influenced the emergence of Realism?

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

Which painting by Gustave Courbet exemplifies the Realist rejection of idealization?

• The Burial at Ornans

• The Gleaners

• The Stone Breakers

• American Gothic

What technique did Realist artists commonly use to enhance the realism of their works?

• Exaggerated colors

• Detailed brushwork and natural lighting

• Abstract forms

• Dramatic shadows

Which of the following themes is commonly depicted in Realist art?

• Romantic love

• Everyday labor and social struggles

• Heroic battles

• Mythological stories

What was a common reaction to Realism when it first emerged?

• Shock and criticism from critics

• Immediate acceptance by art institutions

• Indifference from the public

• Universal acclaim

Which artist is known for using lithography to critique social issues?

• Jean-François Millet

• Gustave Courbet

• Diego Rivera

• Honoré Daumier

What impact did photography have on the Realism movement?

• It led to the idealization of subjects.

• It had no significant impact.

• It discouraged realistic representation.

• It provided a new tool for capturing reality.

Which painting by Jean-François Millet focuses on the dignity of rural labor?

• The Stone Breakers

• The Gleaners

• American Gothic

• The Butcher Shop