A bridge runs over a body of water with sailboats floating to its left in the foreground and background.

Question

The Bridge at Argenteuil
by Claude

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
One characteristic of Impressionism shown in the image is
(1 point)
Responses

formal scenes.
formal scenes.

poor usage of light.
poor usage of light.

the reflection of light on various surfaces.
the reflection of light on various surfaces.

photo realistic imagery shaded smoothly.
photo realistic imagery shaded smoothly.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

the reflection of light on various surfaces.

Impressionism is characterized by its focus on light and its changing qualities, capturing the effects of light on different surfaces.