The artist Paul Gauguin most obviously showed experimentation through his use of color. Gauguin is renowned for his bold use of non-naturalistic colors and expressive color palettes, which was a significant aspect of his style.
Haystacks in Brittany
by Paul Gauguin
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
This artist most obviously showed experimentation through his use of
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Responses
perspective.
perspective.
texture.
texture.
color.
color.
line.
line.
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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?
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Responses
had no prior knowledge of perspective
had no prior knowledge of perspective
investigated the scenery before painting it
investigated the scenery before painting it
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
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
had no prior knowledge of perspective
investigated the scenery before painting it
investigated the scenery before painting it
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
The artist Auguste Renoir most likely chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate. Renoir was known for his vibrant color palette and emphasis on capturing the effects of light, often prioritizing aesthetic appeal over strict realism.
At the Water’s Edge
by Paul Cézanne
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
This painting is a good example of
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Responses
creative use of brushstroke for textures.
creative use of brushstroke for textures.
usage of warm colors for mood.
usage of warm colors for mood.
asymmetrical balance for unity.
asymmetrical balance for unity.
line for creation of emphasis.
line for creation of emphasis.
by Paul Cézanne
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
This painting is a good example of
(1 point)
Responses
creative use of brushstroke for textures.
creative use of brushstroke for textures.
usage of warm colors for mood.
usage of warm colors for mood.
asymmetrical balance for unity.
asymmetrical balance for unity.
line for creation of emphasis.
line for creation of emphasis.
This painting is a good example of creative use of brushstroke for textures. Paul Cézanne is known for his distinctive brushwork that creates depth and texture in his works, contributing to his unique style and the overall composition of his paintings.
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
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
In order to draw this man's body with appropriate proportions, the artist Edgar Degas most likely started drawing the head first. Artists often begin with the head as it serves as a reference point for establishing the proportions of the rest of the body.