Impressionismo

In which country and during which period did the Impressionist art movement originate?

• Italy, early 18th century

• France, second half of the 19th century

• Germany, early 20th century

• England, late 17th century

What was the dominant artistic aesthetic in France that Impressionism challenged?

• Romanticism

• Surrealism

• Neoclassicism

• Cubism

How did the Impressionist movement receive its name?

• It was named by Claude Monet after his famous painting "Impression, Sunrise."

• It was a self-proclaimed name by the artists to reflect their focus on capturing fleeting moments.

• It was derived from a sarcastic critique by Louis Leroy of Monet's painting "Impression, Sunrise."

• It was officially recognized and named by the French Academy of Fine Arts.

Which Impressionist artist is particularly known for their paintings of ballerinas?

• Claude Monet

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir

• Edgar Degas

• Édouard Manet

What was a defining characteristic of Impressionism?

• Its adherence to classical artistic rules.

• Its focus on capturing the first impression of a scene.

• Its emphasis on detailed and precise brushstrokes.

• Its primary subject matter being historical and mythological events.