Impressionism

This painting by Edouard Manet premiered at the 1863 Salon des Refuse, causing an uproar with its "racy" content. What is the name of this artwork?

• Déjeuner en forêt (Lunch in the Forest)

• Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass)

• Le pique-nique (the picnic)

"En plein air" refers to painting ______.

• with lots of air

• outdoors

• fully

• in the spring

The primary objective when painting was to show the effects of _____

• converging lines

• complimentary colors

• light on color

• linear perspective

The movement got its name from a painting by _____

• Bazille

• Manet

• Monet

• Van Gogh

The critic LeRoy thought the painting, Soleil Levant, looked _____.

• realistic

• stylized

• unfinished

• scandalous

Which was not an acceptable subject before impressionism?

• mythology

• people in every day life

• historical figure

• religion

Which was not a subject of impressionism?

• portraits of nobility

• theatre people

• ballet dancers

• people at a café

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'impressionism' correctly?

• Impressionism is a type of music that uses heavy metal instruments.

• The impressionism of the painting was evident in its realistic details.

• Impressionism is a style of painting that focuses on capturing light and movement.

• Impressionism is a form of literature that emphasizes factual accuracy.

What is the primary focus of Impressionism in art?

• Detailed realism

• Emotional expression

• Capturing light and movement

• Abstract forms

Choose the sentence that best describes the Impressionist movement.

• Impressionism is known for its use of dark, muted colors.

• Impressionism emphasizes the artist's impression of a scene rather than detailed accuracy.

• Impressionism is a literary movement focused on narrative structure.

• Impressionism is a musical style characterized by complex rhythms.