Question 1

How did the artist communicate charged energy and oppressive atmosphere in Night Cafe?
A) Through his choice of subject matter
B) Through vivid, juxtaposed hues
C) Through soft color and tilted perspective
D) Through crowds of alienated café-goers

Accepted Answer

The artist, Vincent van Gogh, communicated charged energy and oppressive atmosphere in Night Cafe through vivid, juxtaposed hues. The use of contrasting colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of tension and unease, contributing to the overall feeling of the piece.

Question 2

Who said: "I want to make of Impressionism something solid and durable like the art of the museums"?
A) Monet
B) van Gogh
C) Cézanne
D) Gauguin

Accepted Answer

This quote is attributed to Paul Cézanne, who was associated with the Impressionist movement but sought to move beyond its focus on fleeting impressions and capture the deeper and more enduring qualities of his subjects.

Question 3

Georges Seurat differed from the Impressionist painters by his ____.
A) emotional color and broad, passionate brush strokes
B) disciplined application of color theories
C) return to Classical subject matter
D) depiction of dream imagery

Accepted Answer

Georges Seurat differed from the Impressionist painters by his disciplined application of color theories, specifically the technique known as pointillism. He carefully placed small dots of color next to each other to create the appearance of a blended color. This was a departure from the Impressionists' use of loose brushstrokes and emotional color.

Question 4

Klimt's The Kiss conveys the flamboyance and decadence of the period by its ____.
A) formalism
B) opulent sensuousness
C) tonality
D) perspectival space

Accepted Answer

The opulent sensuousness portrayed in The Kiss, with its shimmering gold leaf and sinuous entwined figures, captures the flamboyance and decadence of the Art Nouveau period.

Question 5

The painter ____ explored the properties of light,plane,and color and their interrelationships?
A) Gauguin
B) Toulouse-Lautrec
C) Seurat
D) Cézanne

Accepted Answer

The answer of The painter ____ explored the properties of...

Question 6

Vincent van Gogh attempted to communicate the/a ____ in his Starry Night.
A) fearsome nighttime darkness
B) birth of a galaxy
C) vastness of the universe
D) comet streaking through the sky

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh attempted to communicate the vastness of the universe in his Starry Night. The swirling stars and dark sky give a sense of infinity and the transcendental nature of the universe.

Question 7

Cassatt's paintings of ____ reflected the limits French upper-class society placed on women.
A) male nudes
B) night life
C) domestic scenes
D) landscapes

Accepted Answer

Cassatt's paintings often depict domestic scenes such as mothers caring for their children or women engaging in needlework. These subjects were seen as appropriate for women to depict, as they were considered "feminine" and "domestic." This reflects the societal expectations placed on women in French upper-class society during Cassatt's time.

Question 8

Which American artist went to Paris and joined the Impressionists?
A) Whistler
B) Homer
C) Eakins
D) Cassatt

Accepted Answer

Mary Cassatt was an American artist who went to Paris, France and joined the Impressionist movement.

Question 9

The feature of Sullivan's Guaranty (Prudential)Building that distinguishes it from earlier structures was ____.
A) its use of cast iron structural supports
B) his use of modular construction
C) the reflection of the subdivision of the interior spaces in the outer structure
D) the elimination of decorative elements

Accepted Answer

The feature of Sullivan's Guaranty (Prudential) Building that distinguishes it from earlier structures was the reflection of the subdivision of the interior spaces in the outer structure. This can be seen in the vertical emphasis and articulation of the building's exterior, which mirrors the partition of the building's interior into separate units. The use of cast iron structural supports and modular construction were innovations that were already being used in earlier structures, and the elimination of decorative elements was a common feature of Sullivan's architectural style.

Question 10

Cassatt's approach to the composition owes much to ____.
A) Manet
B) Japanese prints
C) Daumier
D) American Realism

Accepted Answer

Cassatt was greatly influenced by Japanese prints and incorporated their flattened perspective and asymmetrical compositions in her own work. While Manet, Daumier, and American Realism may have had some influence on her overall style, they are not as closely tied to her particular approach to composition.

Question 11

Who said: "Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes,I use color more arbitrarily so as to express myself forcibly."?
A) Monet
B) Cézanne
C) Seurat
D) van Gogh

Accepted Answer

Vincent van Gogh is known for his expressive use of color and this quote reflects his approach to painting, where he used color to convey emotion rather than to replicate reality.

Question 12

Impressionism is named for a painting by ____.
A) Degas
B) Renoir
C) Manet
D) Monet

Accepted Answer

Impressionism is named after Claude Monet's painting "Impression, Sunrise" which was exhibited in 1874.

Question 13

Which of the following artists is categorized as a Symbolist?
A) Klimt
B) Cassatt
C) Degas
D) Rousseau

Accepted Answer

Rousseau is categorized as a Symbolist because his paintings often depicted allegorical or mythological scenes that were meant to convey a deeper meaning.

Question 14

Extreme subjectivity and the need to see through appearances to a deeper reality were most typical of the ____.
A) Impressionists
B) Symbolists
C) Post-Impressionists
D) Realists

Accepted Answer

The need to see through appearances to a deeper reality was a key characteristic of the Symbolist movement. The Impressionists and Post-Impressionists were more focused on capturing the external appearances of the world, while Realists aimed for an objective representation of reality without much concern for subjective interpretation.

Question 15

Which of the following influenced Degas in his technique of using spatial projections and off-center empty space to create illusion and direct the viewer's attention into the picture?
A) Japanese woodblock prints
B) 16th-century German woodcuts
C) 15th-century German engravings
D) Islamic tilework

Accepted Answer

Degas was heavily influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, which often used spatial projections and off-center compositions. He collected a large number of these prints and incorporated their techniques into his own artwork.

Question 16

Monet's Impression: Sunrise displays the Impressionist interest in ____.
A) social issues
B) personal visions of reality
C) the expressive potential of line and color
D) vagrant effects of light

Accepted Answer

Monet's "Impression: Sunrise" is a quintessential example of Impressionism, which is characterized by its focus on capturing the transient effects of light and atmosphere.

Question 17

Who was the artist who associated with the night world of Paris,consorting with the tawdry population of entertainers,prostitutes,and other social outcasts?
A) Cassatt
B) Toulouse-Lautrec
C) Van Gogh
D) Gauguin

Accepted Answer

Toulouse-Lautrec was known for associating with the night world of Paris and portraying its denizens in his artwork. He was particularly interested in the entertainers, prostitutes, and other social outcasts who populated this world, and his work often depicts their lives and struggles.

Question 18

Cassatt's style of work owes much to which of the following?
A) Giorgione
B) Japanese prints
C) Leonardo's sketchbooks
D) Michelangelo

Accepted Answer

Cassatt was heavily influenced by Japanese prints, particularly in regards to composition, flatness of color, and attention to detail in patterns and textures.

Question 19

Who said,"Form follows function."?
A) Monet
B) Sullivan
C) Eiffel
D) Garnier

Accepted Answer

The statement "Form follows function" is a design principle coined by American architect Louis Sullivan, who believed that the form of an object or building should be based on its intended function or purpose.

Question 20

The theme of Rodin's The Gates of Hell was derived from:
A) Dante's Inferno
B) Baudelaire's Flowers of Hell
C) Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
D) all of these choices

Accepted Answer

The Gates of Hell was inspired by Dante's Inferno, Baudelaire's Flowers of Hell, and Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise.

Quiz 13: Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism,1870 to 1900

How did the artist communicate charged energy and oppressive atmosphere in Night Cafe?

Who said: "I want to make of Impressionism something solid and durable like the art of the museums"?

Georges Seurat differed from the Impressionist painters by his ____.

Klimt's The Kiss conveys the flamboyance and decadence of the period by its ____.

The painter ____ explored the properties of light,plane,and color and their interrelationships?

Vincent van Gogh attempted to communicate the/a ____ in his Starry Night.

Cassatt's paintings of ____ reflected the limits French upper-class society placed on women.

Which American artist went to Paris and joined the Impressionists?

The feature of Sullivan's Guaranty (Prudential) Building that distinguishes it from earlier structures was ____.

Cassatt's approach to the composition owes much to ____.

Who said: "Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes,I use color more arbitrarily so as to express myself forcibly."?

Impressionism is named for a painting by ____.

Which of the following artists is categorized as a Symbolist?

Extreme subjectivity and the need to see through appearances to a deeper reality were most typical of the ____.

Which of the following influenced Degas in his technique of using spatial projections and off-center empty space to create illusion and direct the viewer's attention into the picture?

Monet's Impression: Sunrise displays the Impressionist interest in ____.

Who was the artist who associated with the night world of Paris,consorting with the tawdry population of entertainers,prostitutes,and other social outcasts?

Cassatt's style of work owes much to which of the following?

Who said,"Form follows function."?

The theme of Rodin's The Gates of Hell was derived from: