Impressionism

Which was not an objection to impressionism?

• looked unfinished
• visible brushstrokes
• inappropriate subject matter
• done in the open air

Which was not true of the Haussmanization of Paris?

• tree- lined widened boulevards
• new museums to house impressionists' works
• monument style architecture with common facade heights
• expanded parks and recreation areas

Impressionists used complimentary colors in order to _____ of a painting.

• intensify two colors placed next to each other
• fill in the background
• show depth
• show perspective

What was Monet's objective in doing the series paintings?

• get it right by doing the same painting multiple times
• please prospective buyers
• show effect of light on color at different times of the day
• prove his talent, that he was not just a caricaturist

Impressionism was an art movement primarily during the years _____ .

• 1750 - 1800
• 1800 - 1850
• 1850 - 1900
• 1900 - 1950

"En plein air" refers to painting ______.

• with lots of air
• outdoors
• fully
• in the spring

Advances in chemistry lead to the expansion of _____.

• colors for the artist's palette
• the narrow streets of Paris
• the number of impressionist artists
• ready-made canvases

Which ending is not true?...The commercial paint tube___

• required careful protection from light, air and moisture, so the paint would not dry up.
• was made of tin.
• improved storage life for ready-prepared oil paint.
• made artists' colors truly portable.

Which is not an example of complimentary colors?

• blue and orange
• red and green
• black and gold
• purple and yellow

The Salon was a place to _____.

• read poetry
• eat and chat
• get one's hair done
• launch an artist's career