18 Questions
What term was coined by an art critic in 1910 to identify several artistic trends that followed Impressionism?
Post-Impressionism
Which artist's work is characterized by the technique of pointillism?
Georges Seurat
What is the title of Georges Seurat's most iconic painting?
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
Who is the artist that provides a bridge between the early avant-gardes of the late 19th century and the high modernism of the early 20th century?
Paul Cezanne
What style of art is characterized by the use of small dots to create an image?
Pointillism
Which artist was influenced by the scientific discoveries of optics and perception?
Georges Seurat
What did Cezanne want to achieve with Impressionism?
To make it something solid like the art of museums
What was Cezanne's goal in painting landscapes and still lifes?
To achieve a perfect balance between Realism and Idealism
What is unique about the space on Cezanne's canvases?
It is ambiguous and must be read in multiple ways
What did Paul Gauguin reject about the Impressionists and neo-Impressionists?
Their opticality
What advice did Paul Gauguin give to fellow artists?
To never copy nature too much
Where did Cezanne primarily work on his landscapes and still lifes?
In the south of France, far from the Parisian art world
What was Paul Gauguin's aim in his artistic pursuits?
To regain a sense of innocence and purity in human nature
Which artist is known for using brilliant, unmodulated color as an expressive device?
Vincent van Gogh
What was the goal of the Nabis group of artists?
To reinvent painting and push the boundaries of modern art
What did Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh have in common?
Both were influenced by Seurat and Gauguin
What characterized Vincent van Gogh's use of color?
Brilliant, unmodulated colors
What did Paul Gauguin and Henri Rousseau have in common?
Both were part of the Post-Impressionist movement
Explore the art movement that followed Impressionism, characterized by various trends and styles. Learn about Neo-Impressionism, Primitivism, and the works of individualistic artists. Discover the evolution of art beyond Impressionism.
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