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

Question

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?
(1 point)
Responses

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.
Complementary colors are used to create shadows.
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Answer 1

The option that is not a characteristic of Impressionism, as shown in the context of the painting "Rouen Cathedral West Facade" by Claude Monet, would be:

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

While choosing a famous subject can be seen in some Impressionist works, it is not a defining characteristic of the Impressionist movement itself, which primarily focuses on capturing light, color, and the overall atmosphere rather than the fame or notoriety of the subject. The other options—capturing light, broken brush strokes, and using complementary colors—are more directly aligned with Impressionist techniques.