A painting shows a city's bridge with citizens filling the street.

Question

Pont Neuf, Paris
by Auguste Renoir

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
What did the artist most likely do to create this piece of art?
(1 point)
Responses

had no prior knowledge of perspective

investigated the scenery before painting it

chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate

omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting

Answer 1

The artist most likely "investigated the scenery before painting it." This approach would allow Renoir to capture the lively atmosphere of the scene effectively.

Answer 2

A soldier is dressed in uniform and faces the viewer.
Achille De Gas in the Uniform of a Cadet
by Edgar Degas

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
In order to draw this man's body with appropriate proportions, which part of the body did the artist most likely start drawing first?
(1 point)
Responses

legs
legs

chest
chest

arms
arms

head
head

Answer 3

The artist most likely started drawing the "head" first. In figure drawing, starting with the head helps establish the overall proportions and scale of the body in relation to it.