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What primary technique did Neo-Impressionists develop compared to Impressionists?
What primary technique did Neo-Impressionists develop compared to Impressionists?
- Applying tiny dots or 'points' of color (correct)
- Using larger brush strokes of color
- Focusing exclusively on portrait painting
- Mixing colors directly on the canvas
Who were the leading figures of the Neo-Impressionism art movement?
Who were the leading figures of the Neo-Impressionism art movement?
- Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh
- Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso
- Edgar Degas and Paul Gauguin
- Georges Seurat and Paul Signac (correct)
Which color theory inspired the Neo-Impressionists?
Which color theory inspired the Neo-Impressionists?
- Rood's principle of color harmony
- Sutter's theories on light reflection
- Chevreul's color wheel (correct)
- Newton's color theory
Which statement about the settings of Neo-Impressionist paintings is true?
Which statement about the settings of Neo-Impressionist paintings is true?
What distinguishes Neo-Impressionism from Impressionism?
What distinguishes Neo-Impressionism from Impressionism?
Which type of life scenes did Neo-Impressionists typically portray?
Which type of life scenes did Neo-Impressionists typically portray?
What was the main characteristic of Neo-Impressionism's approach to color?
What was the main characteristic of Neo-Impressionism's approach to color?
In which country did the Neo-Impressionism movement primarily develop?
In which country did the Neo-Impressionism movement primarily develop?
What is the main focus of artists associated with the Symbolist movement?
What is the main focus of artists associated with the Symbolist movement?
How did Neo-Impressionism influence the Fauvism movement?
How did Neo-Impressionism influence the Fauvism movement?
Which of the following themes is NOT commonly associated with Symbolism in art?
Which of the following themes is NOT commonly associated with Symbolism in art?
What distinguishes Symbolist art from Impressionist art?
What distinguishes Symbolist art from Impressionist art?
Which artist is associated with both Neo-Impressionism and Fauvism?
Which artist is associated with both Neo-Impressionism and Fauvism?
The Symbolism movement acts as a bridge between which two art movements?
The Symbolism movement acts as a bridge between which two art movements?
In Symbolist art, how are concepts typically communicated?
In Symbolist art, how are concepts typically communicated?
What role did Symbolism play in the evolution of contemporary art?
What role did Symbolism play in the evolution of contemporary art?
Which characteristic primarily defines the art movement of Expressionism?
Which characteristic primarily defines the art movement of Expressionism?
What is a notable feature of Vincent Van Gogh's painting 'Starry Night'?
What is a notable feature of Vincent Van Gogh's painting 'Starry Night'?
What does the painting 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch symbolize?
What does the painting 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch symbolize?
Which artist is NOT associated with the development of Cubism?
Which artist is NOT associated with the development of Cubism?
In Cubism, how is perspective typically expressed?
In Cubism, how is perspective typically expressed?
What artistic approach is demonstrated in Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'?
What artistic approach is demonstrated in Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon'?
Which of the following statements about Fauvism is true?
Which of the following statements about Fauvism is true?
What distinguishes Impressionism from other artistic movements?
What distinguishes Impressionism from other artistic movements?
What was a key feature of the artworks created by the Nabis artists?
What was a key feature of the artworks created by the Nabis artists?
Which description best defines Art Nouveau?
Which description best defines Art Nouveau?
Why was the term 'Fauvism' coined?
Why was the term 'Fauvism' coined?
What commonality existed among late 19th-century Symbolist painters?
What commonality existed among late 19th-century Symbolist painters?
Who was one of the founders of the Nabis art group?
Who was one of the founders of the Nabis art group?
During which period did Art Nouveau primarily flourish?
During which period did Art Nouveau primarily flourish?
What movement is characterized by artists using bold colors and textured brushwork from around 1905 to 1910?
What movement is characterized by artists using bold colors and textured brushwork from around 1905 to 1910?
What distinguished the Nabis from other Symbolists?
What distinguished the Nabis from other Symbolists?
What was the primary focus of Futurism as an art movement?
What was the primary focus of Futurism as an art movement?
Who wrote the Futurist manifesto which helped establish the movement?
Who wrote the Futurist manifesto which helped establish the movement?
What type of artistic style is exemplified in Boccioni's artwork 'Unique Forms of Continuity in Space'?
What type of artistic style is exemplified in Boccioni's artwork 'Unique Forms of Continuity in Space'?
What event inspired Marinetti to write the Futurist manifesto?
What event inspired Marinetti to write the Futurist manifesto?
Which artwork depicts the aftermath of a political incident involving police and anarchists?
Which artwork depicts the aftermath of a political incident involving police and anarchists?
What was the Futurists' attitude towards past cultures?
What was the Futurists' attitude towards past cultures?
Which of the following themes was NOT commonly associated with Futurism?
Which of the following themes was NOT commonly associated with Futurism?
Who were the artists that joined Marinetti in forming the core group of Futurist artists?
Who were the artists that joined Marinetti in forming the core group of Futurist artists?
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Study Notes
Neo-Impressionism
- Georges Seurat and Paul Signac are the pioneers of Neo-Impressionism
- Both artists lived in Paris and used similar techniques
- The movement was greatly influenced by the color theory
- They used small dots or “points” of color
- The artists preferred painting in studios and worked on a larger scale
- The movement was a precursor to Fauvism
Symbolism
- Artists focused on feelings, sentiments, concepts, and individualism
- They conveyed concepts through symbolic representation
- Common themes include: the supernatural, the macabre, and the dreaming realm
- The movement bridges early 19th-century Romanticism and 20th-century modernism
The Nabis
- A group of artists influenced by Symbolism
- Founded in 1889 by Paul Sérusier
- Believed in a connection to a higher force
- Felt that artists had the power to reveal the unseen
Art Nouveau
- A decorative style that emerged at the turn of the 20th century
- Characterized by organic lines and shapes
- Found in architecture, interior design, jewelry, illustrations
- Art Nouveau sought to break away from historicism
Fauvism
- “Fauve” is French for "wild beast"
- The movement embraced bold colors, textured brushstrokes, and emotional expression
- Key artists include Henri Matisse and André Derain
- Favism emerged around 1905 and lasted till 1910
Expressionism
- An international art movement encompassing various forms of art
- Aims to express emotional experiences
- Focuses on subjective emotions and responses
Cubism
- A highly influential art style created by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque
- Emphasizes flat two-dimensional surface in paintings
- Rejects traditional techniques such as perspective and modeling
- Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) by Picasso is considered a landmark artwork for the movement
Futurism
- An Italian art movement that emerged in the early 20th century
- Celebrated modern world, technology, and industry
- Aimed to capture dynamism and energy
- The Futurist Manifesto, written by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, denounced the past
- Famous Futurist artworks: Unique Forms of Continuity in Space (1913) by Umberto Boccioni, The Funeral of the Anarchist Galli (1910--11) by Carlo Carrà
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