Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Quiz

Who is considered the leader and one of the founders of the Impressionist movement?

• Claude Monet

• Edgar Degas

• Vincent van Gogh

• Paul Cézanne

Which painting by Claude Monet is considered a key example of the Impressionist style?

• The Starry Night

• The Water Lilies

• The Scream

• The Ballet Class

What was a major characteristic of Impressionist paintings?

• Emphasis on realism and detail

• Use of dark, muted colors

• Brush strokes that are visible and loose

• Strict attention to perspective

What was the name of the exhibition where the term "Impressionism" was first used derogatorily?

• Salon of 1874

• Salon of 1881

• The First Impressionist Exhibition

• The Second Impressionist Exhibition

Which of the following artists is NOT considered a part of the Impressionist movement?

• Claude Monet

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir

• Paul Gauguin

• Edgar Degas

The Post-Impressionism movement emerged in reaction to the Impressionist focus on light and color. What did Post-Impressionist artists prioritize instead?

• Movement and rhythm

• Emotional and symbolic expression

• Historical scenes

• Geometric forms and structure

Which Post-Impressionist artist is famous for his works like Starry Night and Sunflowers?

• Georges Seurat

• Vincent van Gogh

• Paul Cézanne

• Henri Toulouse-Lautrec

Who developed the technique of Pointillism, which involved painting with tiny dots of color?

• Edgar Degas

• Georges Seurat

• Paul Gauguin

• Henri Rousseau

Which of the following best describes the style of Paul Cézanne’s later works?

• Bold, expressive brushwork with visible strokes

• Use of fragmented shapes and planes to represent the subject

• Focus on the fleeting effects of light

• Emphasis on a vibrant color palette

The work of which artist helped pave the way for the development of Cubism?

• Claude Monet

• Georges Seurat

• Paul Cézanne

• Vincent van Gogh