Question

Your classmate Mark loves Impressionist paintings. He tells you all about the characteristics of these paintings. Which of his statements about Impressionist paintings is CORRECT?

(1 point)

The paintings feature long, continuous brushstrokes.


Instead of shadows being black or gray, the artists use colored shadows.


There is a focus on sharp, defined edges to the forms within the paintings.


The artists use thin paint on the canvas to create a smooth finish.

Answer 1

"Instead of shadows being black or gray, the artists use colored shadows."

Explanation: Impressionists used short, visible brushstrokes and broken color, often placing complementary or varied hues in shadows rather than using black or gray, to capture changing light and atmosphere.