Impressionism (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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In which decade did Impressionism emerge in France?
In which decade did Impressionism emerge in France?
1870s
Who is often considered the father of Impressionism?
Who is often considered the father of Impressionism?
Claude Monet
When did the Impressionist movement officially begin?
When did the Impressionist movement officially begin?
1874
Which artist participated in all eight independent Impressionist exhibitions?
Which artist participated in all eight independent Impressionist exhibitions?
Camille Pissarro
What French term describes the Impressionist technique of painting outdoors?
What French term describes the Impressionist technique of painting outdoors?
Plein air
How did Impressionists paint shadows differently from traditional artists?
How did Impressionists paint shadows differently from traditional artists?
In colour not grey/black
What traditional material did Impressionists avoid using on their paintings?
What traditional material did Impressionists avoid using on their paintings?
Thick golden varnish
What subject matter was Edgar Degas particularly known for depicting?
What subject matter was Edgar Degas particularly known for depicting?
Dancers & urban life
What subject matter did Impressionists prefer over historical or religious scenes?
What subject matter did Impressionists prefer over historical or religious scenes?
Contemporary life
Which ruler's renovation of Paris provided new subject matter for Impressionists?
Which ruler's renovation of Paris provided new subject matter for Impressionists?
Napoleon III
How many independent exhibitions did the Impressionist collective organise?
How many independent exhibitions did the Impressionist collective organise?
Eight
Which artists developed Neo-Impressionism using systematic points of pure colour?
Which artists developed Neo-Impressionism using systematic points of pure colour?
Seurat & Signac
What was the original intention behind the term 'Impressionism'?
What was the original intention behind the term 'Impressionism'?
An insult by critics