Monet SAQs .docx

Monet SAQs - What year was Monet born? A. 1840 - Where was Monet born? A. Paris, France - What were Monet's earlier works inspired by? A. Realism - Which of Monet's paintings gave the Impressionist movement its name? A. Impression, Sunrise - What health challenge did Monet fa...

Monet SAQs - What year was Monet born? A. 1840 - Where was Monet born? A. Paris, France - What were Monet's earlier works inspired by? A. Realism - Which of Monet's paintings gave the Impressionist movement its name? A. Impression, Sunrise - What health challenge did Monet face in his later years? A. Cataracts that affected his vision. - When was 'Women in the Garden' created? A. 1866 - What is depicted in 'Women in the Garden'? A. The painting depicts four women dressed in contemporary fashion, leisurely engaging in a garden setting. The women, portrayed in various poses, are immersed in different activities, such as walking, standing, or seated. - Where did Monet usually paint? A. Outdoors/ en plein air - When was 'Impression, Sunrise' completed? A. 1872 - What style does Monet use in 'Impression, Sunrise'? A. Impressionism - What type of brushstrokes does Monet use in 'Impression, Sunrise'? A. Quick and fluid brushstrokes. - When was 'Woman with a Parasol' created? A. 1875 - What is the subject matter in 'Woman with a Parasol'? A. The painting portrays Monet\'s wife, Camille, and their son, Jean, during a leisurely walk on a windy summer\'s day. - How many paintings are in Monet's series 'Water Lillies'? A. 250 - Between what years was the series 'Water Lillies' created? A. 1897-1926 - What is the subject matter of the 'Water Lillies' series? A. the pond in Monet\'s garden