Impressionism Quiz

Which of the following artists is considered a founder of Impressionism?

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the name of the famous Monet painting that gave Impressionism its name?

• Water Lilies

• Sunrise in Paris

• Impression, Sunrise

• A Garden Scene

Which of the following was a favorite subject of Renoir?

• Seascapes

• Urban buildings

• Social gatherings and people

• Storms

What technique is most commonly associated with Impressionist painting?

• Pointillism

• Chiaroscuro

• Short, visible brushstrokes

• Detailed outlines

Which element was very important to Impressionist painters?

• Accurate perspective

• Mythological stories

• Light and how it changes

• Political themes

Which artist painted “Luncheon of the Boating Party”?

• Claude Monet

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir

• Edouard Manet

• Edgar Degas

What medium did Impressionists typically use?

• Acrylic

• Oil paint

• Tempera

• Digital

What word best describes the mood of many Impressionist paintings?

• Dramatic

• Peaceful

• Dark

• Mysterious

What kind of scenes did Monet often paint?

• Factories and machinery

• Portraits of kings

• Landscapes, gardens, and water

• Historical battles

What is a color study?

• A test using black and white only

• A detailed drawing of an object

• A small artwork exploring color combinations and effects

• A written analysis of a painting