Flashcards on Art History: Impressionism

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Who is considered the father of Impressionism?

Claude Monet

Which city is often associated with the development of Impressionism?

Paris

What artistic movement preceded Impressionism?

Realism

Name one technique used by Impressionist artists to capture light and color.

Broken brushstrokes

Who famously painted 'Starry Night'?

Vincent van Gogh

Which Impressionist artist is known for their water lilies series?

Claude Monet

True or False: Impressionist artists aimed for realistic depictions of their subjects.

False

What was the main subject matter of Impressionist paintings?

Everyday life

Which artist completed 'Impression, Sunrise,' a painting that inspired the name 'Impressionism'?

Claude Monet

When did the Impressionist movement begin?

Late 19th century

Who was the only American-born Impressionist?

Mary Cassatt

What was the main goal of Impressionist artists?

To capture the fleeting effects of light and color

Which influential artist rejected Impressionism and developed a more structured approach to painting?

Paul Cezanne

Which art critic initially coined the term 'Impressionism' as an insult?

Louis Leroy

Name one characteristic of Impressionist paintings.

Visible brushstrokes

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Who is considered the father of Impressionism?



Which city is often associated with the development of Impressionism?



What artistic movement preceded Impressionism?



Who famously painted 'Starry Night'?



Which Impressionist artist is known for their water lilies series?



True or False: Impressionist artists aimed for realistic depictions of their subjects.



What was the main subject matter of Impressionist paintings?



Who was the only American-born Impressionist?



Which influential artist rejected Impressionism and developed a more structured approach to painting?



Which art critic initially coined the term 'Impressionism' as an insult?




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