Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (c. 1850 – 1900s) (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of Realism in art?
What is the primary goal of Realism in art?
Show subjects truthfully & naturally
How does Realism differ from Naturalism?
How does Realism differ from Naturalism?
Realism focuses on everyday life honestly
When and where did Realism emerge as an organised artistic movement?
When and where did Realism emerge as an organised artistic movement?
Mid-19th century France
Which political event directly influenced the development of Realism?
Which political event directly influenced the development of Realism?
The Revolution of 1848
Which artistic movement were Realist artists specifically reacting against?
Which artistic movement were Realist artists specifically reacting against?
Romanticism
What famous statement did Gustave Courbet make about his painting approach?
What famous statement did Gustave Courbet make about his painting approach?
He could only paint what he could see
What type of subjects did Realist artists deliberately choose to paint?
What type of subjects did Realist artists deliberately choose to paint?
Ordinary working people
Jean-François Millet was particularly known for painting which subjects?
Jean-François Millet was particularly known for painting which subjects?
Rural workers & peasants
What was the name of the Russian realist group formed in the 1860s?
What was the name of the Russian realist group formed in the 1860s?
Peredvizhniki (Wanderers)
How did Realist artists approach representing their subjects?
How did Realist artists approach representing their subjects?
Without idealisation or improvement
What observation technique did Realist artists emphasise?
What observation technique did Realist artists emphasise?
Working directly from life observation
Which principle did Realism establish regarding subject matter?
Which principle did Realism establish regarding subject matter?
Any subject could be worthy of art