Question

A vibrant painting of a tropical island using realistic shapes.
Above is an image of Paul Gauguin’s Tahitian Landscape. Which of the following is not true about this piece?
a.
Gauguin relied on geometric shapes to create mood and energy in his piece.
b.
The artist’s use of diagonal and curvilinear lines helps move the eye through the piece.
c.
The mixture of different lines combine to create a mood that is calm and inviting.
d.
The colors, although bright, are blended to create a natural flow through the entire piece.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Gauguin's bright colors are typically applied in flat, unblended areas (cloisonnist / synthetist technique) rather than blended to create a natural flow, so statement D is not true.