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What was the primary focus of Impressionist artists when creating their work?
What was the primary focus of Impressionist artists when creating their work?
- Capturing light and color (correct)
- Detailing the textures of objects
- Creating realistic human forms
- Pursuing historical themes
Who is considered the founder of the Impressionist movement?
Who is considered the founder of the Impressionist movement?
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Edouard Manet
- Edgar Degas
- Claude Monet (correct)
In which decade did the Impressionist movement begin?
In which decade did the Impressionist movement begin?
- 1850s
- 1860s (correct)
- 1880s
- 1870s
What element did Impressionists often avoid using to save time?
What element did Impressionists often avoid using to save time?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Impressionist painting?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Impressionist painting?
Which painting by Claude Monet gave birth to the name Impressionism?
Which painting by Claude Monet gave birth to the name Impressionism?
Which artist bridged the gap between Realism and Impressionism?
Which artist bridged the gap between Realism and Impressionism?
What was unique about Berthe Morisot in the context of the Impressionist exhibitions?
What was unique about Berthe Morisot in the context of the Impressionist exhibitions?
Which artist is known for painting ballet dancers?
Which artist is known for painting ballet dancers?
What was a common subject matter for Impressionist artists?
What was a common subject matter for Impressionist artists?
Study Notes
Impressionism Overview
- A rebellion against established art critics, they formed their own style
- Focused on capturing a moment in time, using light and color
- Popular in the 1870s and 1880s
- Used rapid brush strokes, unmixed color, and unusual angles
- Common everyday subjects were a focus
Key Impressionist Artists
- Gustave Caillebotte - Influenced by photography, wealthy and supported other artists
- Mary Cassatt - American painter who lived in France, known for paintings of women and children
- Edgar Degas - Famous for depicting ballet dancers, sketched subjects live then painted in studio
- Edouard Manet - Bridged Realism and Impressionism, gave credibility to the movement
- Claude Monet - Arguably the founder, painted series capturing different lighting, "Impression: Sunrise" inspired the movement's name
- Berthe Morisot - One of the original Impressionists, only woman in the first exhibition
- Camille Pissarro - Older mentor and leader, exhibited in all eight Impressionist exhibitions
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Early poverty, success by the late 1880s, famous for Dance at Le moulin de la Galette and On the Terrace
Interesting Impressionist Facts
- The term "impressions" was initially intended as an insult
- The established art community was outraged by their 1874 exhibition
- Some artists fled France during the Franco-Prussian War
- They often painted same view or subject in different lighting conditions
- By the late 1880s, Impressionism became highly popular
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Explore the revolutionary art movement of Impressionism, which emerged in the late 19th century as a response to traditional art forms. This quiz highlights the defining techniques and themes used by famous Impressionist artists such as Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, and Edgar Degas, among others.
