Post Impressionism Art

Who coined the term "Post Impressionism"?

• Van Gogh

• Cezane

• Robert Frye

• Gaugain

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Post Impressionism art?

• using tiny dots of color to create an image

• using abstract shapes

• creating astonishing visuals

• using daring, vivid colors

What does Van Gogh's portrait of himself missing an ear indicate to those who view his art?

• He had an unfortunate shaving accident.

• The health care system of his era was not very good.

• He was in a frail mental state at the time he painted it.

• He had gotten into a bad bar fight.

How is Van Gogh's self portrait with his ear missing relatable to the viewer?

• It isn't relatable unless you have lost an ear, too.

• It is relatable because a lot of people have dealt with mental health issues.

• It is relatable because only other artists pay attention to his paintings.

• It is relatable because all people have experienced a serious wound in their life.

Why did George Seurat use theories of optics and color is his paintings?

• He was color blind.

• He liked to focus on the Romantic style of life.

• He wanted to sense of realism in his works.

• He favored a more scientific approach to creating art.

What style did George Seurat use in one of his most famous paintings?

• Realism

• Baroque

• Stippling

• Pointillism

What is Pointillism?

• using tiny dots of clay to give a painting texture

• using tiny dots of color side by side to create a scene

• using painter on your pointer finger to create a scene

• creating different points on canvas using pins

What question did Gaugin's reprehensive lifestyle raise in those who critiqued his art?

• Why wasn't there better child protective services in Tahiti?

• Why wasn't he arrested and thrown in jail?

• Can you appreciate an artist's work while also rejecting their lifestyle?

• Are all artists suffering with some sort of mental or social dysfunction?

Why did Paul Cezane have to paint stiff-life portaits?

• He preferred the company of inanimate objects to people.

• He wanted to capture the simple beauty of everyday items.

• He spent so many hours on one piece that his models would complain.

• He had trouble with his eyes so painting moving objects was hard.