Impressionism Answers

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Where did the term “Impressionism” come from?

A
Critics who were impressed by this form of art.
B
Critics who were not impressed by this form of art.
C
Critics who thought these pieces were merely “impressions” of art.
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What is foreshortening?

A
a technique used to create light and shadow
B
a technique used to create depth in an image
C
a technique that draws attention to the foreground
D
a technique of shading with black pencil
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Which of the following is Degas known for?

A
painting scenes with an indoor, artificial light setting
B
using foreshortening
C
traditional training and visually enticing compositions
D
all of the above
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What was Monet focused on while he was painting the piece above?

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the content of the shadows of the facade’s deep niche
B
the spires at the top of the facade
C
the door of the central portal
D
both B and C
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What is the main subject of the painting above?

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A
the visual effect that light produces on the scene
B
the ships under the bridge
C
the bridge itself
D
the buildings along the side of the painting

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