Question

Which technique of Impressionism is in the portrait The Japanese Footbridge?
a. effective use of perspective
b. capturing the human experience
c. emphasizing a formal scene
d. heavy use of broken brushstrokes

Answer 1

The portrait "The Japanese Footbridge" is painted by Claude Monet, a key figure in the Impressionist movement. The technique that best represents Impressionism in this work is **d. heavy use of broken brushstrokes**. Monet’s technique often involved applying color with quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the effects of light and atmosphere, which is a hallmark of Impressionism.