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WorksheetsFauvism and Expressionism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where in the world was Fauvism founded (started)?
India
France
North America
China
How can you identify a Fauvism piece of art? Choose two answers.
Simple colour
Vivid colour
Bold brushstrokes
Delicate brushstrokes?
When shown at the 1905 Salon d’Automne (an exhibition organized by artists in response to the conservative policies of the official exhibitions, or salons) in Paris, the contrast to traditional art was so striking it led critic Louis Vauxcelles to describe the artists as “ (a) ”?
Which one of these artists, was not a Fauvist artist?
Henri Matisse
André Derain
Maurice Vlaminck
Vincent Van Gogh
How and why did the Fauvists use colour?
Accurately, to show the true colour of the subject matter.
Un-realistically, to show the expressive use of colour.
Sparingly, to show colour highlights.
Dully, to show the sadness in the world.
Expressionism was founded in Germany but began in what year?
1890
1910
1930
1970
Which one of these artists was a famous Expressionist?
Antony Gormley
Ms Procter
Rene Magritte
Edvard Munch
What was the most important thing in Expressionism art?
Variety of subject matter
Peoples' opinions
Accuracy
Feelings
The Nazi's named modern art at the time, including Expressionism as 'Degenerate Art'. Why was this?
Nazi's believed that it did not represent German values.
Nazi's believed it was too good.
Nazi's believed that it represented German values.
Nazi's believed that art was not needed in society.
Both Fauvism and Expression drew specific inspiration from...
Science
Non-Western culture
Everyday objects
Their home culture
