Impressionism
Why was it important for Impressionist artists to work outdoors?
It was important for Impressionist artists to work outdoors so that they can capture the light and weather that they see.
In which city did Post-Impressionism begin?
Paris
What do the words "Art Nouveau" mean?
The words "Art Nouveau" mean new art.
What does “Les Fauves” mean?
A critic gave the Fauvist artists the name Les Fauves, which means wild beasts.
What is the name of this painting? Who painted it?
(painting with a person standing in the middle of a bridge with hands around face, behind is an angry orange and blue streaked sky)
This painting is called The Scream by Edvard Munch.
Give the name of one Impressionist artist.
Some Impressionist artists are Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt.
What is pointillism and who developed it?
Pointillism is a technique of painting or drawing using dots to form an image. It was developed by George Seurat.
Which architect remodeled the Casa Battlo (House of Bones) in Spain?
Antoni Gaudi remodeled the Casa Battlo.
Who is the most famous Fauvist artist?
The most famous Fauvist artist is Henri Matisse.
Who painted the first entirely abstract painting?
Wassily Kandinsky painted the first entirely abstract painting.
How did the invention of the camera impact painting?
The invention of the camera forced painters to change from realistic depictions of scenes to a more abstract, painterly style.
What sort of art was Vincent van Gogh inspired by? What is the term for it?
Vincent van Gogh was inspired by Japanese art. So many artists were inspired by Japanese art that the term Japonisme was coined to describe it.
Name an artist involved in the Art Nouveau movement and the country he was from.
Paris, France: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Prague in the Czech Republic: Alphonse Mucha Vienna, Austria: Gustav Klimt
Sum up Fauvism in a few words.
Fauvism can be summed up as a joyful celebration of life.
How did the Nazis react to modern art? What did they call it?
The Nazis reacted to modern art by ridiculing and burning it. They made a great show of modern art in Berlin, called it "degenerate art", and burned the pieces afterwards.
Give one positive or negative reaction to the first Impressionist Exhibition. Why did people react the way they did?
"Amusing brushstrokes" "There is talent here, great talent" "Unfinished" “This messy composition, …, these mud-splashes” People reacted this way because the Impressionists' way of painting was new and shocking.
Post Impressionist artists took a subjective approach to art. What does subjective mean?
Subjective means based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
To which event was Art Nouveau a reaction? Why?
Art Nouveau was a reaction to mass production methods of the Industrial Revolution. Artists considered objects from factories cheap, ugly and low-quality.
Why did a critic give Fauvist artist the title "Les Fauves" or "wild beasts"? Give an example of this in a painting.
He did this because Fauvist artists used bright, wild colors. In The Green Stripe, Matisse used unrealistic colors to portray his wife, including a green stripe down the middle of her face.
What did Expressionism use to convey meaning and emotion?
Expressionism used distorted colors and shapes to convey meaning and emotion.
What are the main characteristics of Impressionism?
The characteristics of Impressionism are Everyday Life, Light and Color, Brushstrokes, Outdoors and Weather and Atmosphere.
What did Post Impressionist artists want to change about painting? How is this different than the attitude of Impressionist artists towards painting?
Post Impressionists wanted wanted art to be a (subjective) window into the artist's soul rather than an (objective) window onto the outside world.
Which artist created the Le Chat Noir poster? Give one detail about his life.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is the artist who made Le Chat Noir. He was an aristocrat who broke both his legs when a boy, which made him very short. He stayed on the outskirts of the Paris nightlife and spent his time painting.
How can an artist or architect influence someone's behavior? Give an example.
An artist or architect can influence someone's behavior by changing their environment. Examples...
Which condition did Wassily Kandinsky have that let him see music as colors?
Synaesthesia let Kandinsky see music as colors.