Question

3. Benton used strong, contrasting colors in his city scenes. What effect might this have on the viewer?(2 points)
Responses

It draws attention and creates excitement
It draws attention and creates excitement

It makes the scene harder to look at
It makes the scene harder to look at

It makes the scene look dull and quiet
It makes the scene look dull and quiet
Question 4
4. Benton painted in egg tempera, which can create a smooth yet detailed surface. How might this texture help communicate his ideas?(2 points)
Responses

It keeps the focus on shapes and colors rather than brushstrokes
It keeps the focus on shapes and colors rather than brushstrokes

It makes the painting look blurry
It makes the painting look blurry

It hides the details of the figures

Answer 1

**Question 3:** The effect of using strong, contrasting colors in Benton’s city scenes on the viewer might be:
**It draws attention and creates excitement.**

**Question 4:** The texture created by painting in egg tempera might help communicate his ideas by:
**It keeps the focus on shapes and colors rather than brushstrokes.**