A woman and a young girl are dressed in attire from the late 1800s. The woman is sitting and looking at the viewer with a puppy and book in her lap. The young girl is adjusting the woman's hat with her back to the viewer.

Question

The Railway
by Edouard Manet

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
One of the characteristics of Impressionism, which is pictured here, is
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Responses

formal portraits.
formal portraits.

a dark color theme.
a dark color theme.

lack of attention to light usage.
lack of attention to light usage.

capturing the human experience.

Answer 1

The characteristic of Impressionism that is best reflected in the description of Edouard Manet's painting "The Railway" is:

capturing the human experience.

Impressionist artists often focused on depicting everyday life and interactions, emphasizing the human experience in their works.

Answer 2

Ballerinas are preparing for a performance in a studio. The studio is well-lit because of the presence of several windows.

The Dance Lesson
by Edgar Degas

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Edgar Degas is an artist who is associated with Impressionism. By allowing the windows to be included in the scene, Degas created this art piece in such a way that
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the viewer was distracted from the individuals.
the viewer was distracted from the individuals.

there was no clearly emphasized area.
there was no clearly emphasized area.

the light source was important to the scene.
the light source was important to the scene.

it appeared staged and formal.
it appeared staged and formal.

Answer 3

By allowing the windows to be included in the scene, Degas created this art piece in such a way that:

the light source was important to the scene.

In his works, Degas often emphasized natural light and its effects on the subject matter, which is a hallmark of Impressionism.

Answer 4

The front of a cathedral is painted with the reflection of light captured on the building.

Rouen Cathedral West Fascade
by Claude Monet

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Impression shown here?
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A famous cathedral was chosen for the subject of the painting.
A famous cathedral was chosen for the subject of the painting.

The reflection of light is captured on the building.
The reflection of light is captured on the building.

There is a presence of broken brush strokes.
There is a presence of broken brush strokes.

Complementary colors are used to create shadows.

Answer 5

The characteristic that is not associated with Impressionism shown here is:

A famous cathedral was chosen for the subject of the painting.

While Impressionism does focus on capturing light and color, the choice of a famous subject itself (such as a cathedral) is not a defining characteristic of the Impressionist movement. The other options relate directly to techniques and styles that are emblematic of Impressionism.

Answer 6

An arched footbridge is suspended over a pond with lily pads beneath it.
The Japenese Footbridge
by Claude Monet

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
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This artist created an Impressionistic image by using which technique of Impressionism?
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effective use of perspective
effective use of perspective

capturing the human experience
capturing the human experience

emphasizing a formal scene
emphasizing a formal scene

heavy use of broken brushstrokes

Answer 7

This artist created an Impressionistic image by using which technique of Impressionism?

heavy use of broken brushstrokes.

Claude Monet is known for his distinctive technique of using broken brushstrokes to capture light and movement, which is a hallmark of Impressionist painting.

Answer 8

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

The Bridge at Argenteuil
by Claude

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
One characteristic of Impressionism shown in the image is
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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.

Answer 9

One characteristic of Impressionism shown in the image is:

the reflection of light on various surfaces.

Impressionism is known for its focus on capturing the effects of light and how it interacts with objects and surfaces, making reflections a significant aspect of many Impressionist works.

Answer 10

Thanks! they are all right :DD

Answer 11

You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that all the answers were correct. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Enjoy your exploration of art! :DD