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During the nineteenth century, the Salon was the only way for artists to exhibit their work and establish their reputation.
During the nineteenth century, the Salon was the only way for artists to exhibit their work and establish their reputation.
- True (correct)
- False
Which group of artists became known as the Impressionists?
Which group of artists became known as the Impressionists?
- Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, and Frida Kahlo
- Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli
- Claude Monet, August Renoir, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, and Alfred Sisley (correct)
- Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Barnett Newman
Why did the Impressionists establish their own exhibition?
Why did the Impressionists establish their own exhibition?
- They wanted to showcase their sketchy, light-filled canvases
- The Salon rejected their work (correct)
- They wanted to make a living as artists
- They wanted to challenge the traditional art establishment
What was the main official exhibition in Paris during the nineteenth century?
What was the main official exhibition in Paris during the nineteenth century?
Why was establishing their reputation important for the Impressionist artists?
Why was establishing their reputation important for the Impressionist artists?