Several individuals are gathered in a public area, socializing. The painting is completed in an Impressionistic style.

Question

Alfred la Guigne

by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Individuals can use different criteria to analyze artwork. What would be an example of inappropriate criteria for analyzing this piece of art?
(1 point)
Responses

capturing daily scenes
capturing daily scenes

capturing likeness to the individuals
capturing likeness to the individuals

creating an image using photo-realism
creating an image using photo-realism

using asymmetrical balance

Answer 1

An example of inappropriate criteria for analyzing "Alfred la Guigne" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec would be:

creating an image using photo-realism

This is inappropriate because Toulouse-Lautrec's work is characterized by an Impressionistic style, which does not aim for photo-realism but rather for the impression and feeling of a scene.

Answer 2

A young woman is sitting while holding a cat

Woman with a Cat

by August Renoir

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
To better capture the personality of the individual, the artist chose to include
(1 point)
Responses

pets and items of personal interest in the image.
pets and items of personal interest in the image.

a formal setting.
a formal setting.

items that indicate a profession.
items that indicate a profession.

a lack of expression.
a lack of expression.

Answer 3

To better capture the personality of the individual, the artist chose to include:

pets and items of personal interest in the image.

This choice helps convey the character and personal details about the individual, enhancing the viewer's understanding of her personality.

Answer 4

A woman is lying on the ground with her head propped against a tree. She has a book in her hand

Resting

by A Follower of John Singer Sargent

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
This piece of art would be successful if evaluated using which criteria?
(1 point)
Responses

the characteristics of detailed portraits
the characteristics of detailed portraits

the characteristics of perspective
the characteristics of perspective

the characteristics of photo-realism
the characteristics of photo-realism

the characteristics of impressionism

Answer 5

This piece of art would be successful if evaluated using which criteria?

the characteristics of impressionism

This is because the painting likely emphasizes light, color, and an impressionistic portrayal of a scene, rather than aiming for detailed realism or formal characteristics typical of portraits or photo-realism.

Answer 6

A man is shown in three-quarter view. He is holding a paint palette in his hand.

Self-Portrait

by Vincent vanGogh

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Which techniques did Van Gogh use to create this self-portrait?
(1 point)
Responses

smooth blending and shading
smooth blending and shading

broken brush stroke
broken brush stroke

a formal setting
a formal setting

abstract designs
abstract designs

Answer 7

Vincent van Gogh used the technique of:

broken brush stroke

This technique is characteristic of Van Gogh's style, where he employed visible, expressive brush strokes to convey emotion and movement in his work.

Answer 8

A man is sitting at a desk reading a book with a pipe in his hand.

Claude Monet

by Auguste Renoir

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
What message does this image portray to the viewer?
(1 point)
Responses

The man does not take studying seriously.
The man does not take studying seriously.

The man is carefree and happy.
The man is carefree and happy.

The man is deep in thought while studying.
The man is deep in thought while studying.

The man has is an artist who likes to draw.

Answer 9

The message that this image portrays to the viewer is:

The man is deep in thought while studying.

This interpretation can be inferred from the posture of the man reading a book and the presence of the pipe, suggesting a contemplative or studious demeanor.

Answer 10

A waterfront scene has several boats surrounding an island. There are reflections of sunlight on the water.

Venetian Fantasy with Santa Maria della Salute on the Dogana on an Island

by Edward Lear

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
What mood does this image communicate to the viewer?
(1 point)
Responses

anxious and frustrated
anxious and frustrated

calm and serene

calm and serene

angry and combative
angry and combative

excited and full of energy
excited and full of energy

Answer 11

The mood that this image communicates to the viewer is:

calm and serene.

The presence of boats, a waterfront scene, and reflections of sunlight on the water typically convey a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.