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What element of Impressionism did Neo-Impressionism renounce?
spontaneity
light
paint
color
2
Which anti-materialistic anti-bourgeoise art movement believed Enlightenment reasoning was responsible the ruin of WWI
Futurism
Fauvism
Dada
Surrealism
3
What economic and political ideology did Frida Kahlo support?
Capitalism
Communism
Socialism
Anarchism
4
Mary Cassatt painted images like this because
she wanted to encourage the rural, agrarian classes to revolt
as an American, it was the most similar to her Philadelphian roots
she wanted to denounce theatre for its untruthful nature
as a female, these were the spaces she had access to
5
Brancussi's "Bird in Space" is most famous for
The earliest instance of abstraction ever recorded
The first use of bronze since the Renaissance with the lost wax method
The court battle that redefined art after a tariff collection gone awry
The first post-war modern example of fragmentation and simultaneity
6
"The arts concerned with the production of high-quality objects that are both useful and beautiful."
Art for art's sake
Aestheticism
Decorative Arts
Arts and Crafts Movement
7
Edouard Manet straddles which two styles?
post impressionism and neo impressionism
symbolism and german expressionism
surrealism and realism
realism and impressionism
8
"The geometrical surfaces of an object must be opened out in order to give a complete representation of it
Cubism
Fauvism
Surrealism
Dada
9
This work was painted in reaction to
The atrocities committed by Lenin during the October Revolution
The rejection of European Holocaust victims at New York Harbor
The Nazis bombing of a Spanish city during the Spanish Civil War
The resurgence of Allied forces after D-Day
10
Grant Wood's painting American Gothic was gothic in what ways?
the darkness resembled gothic novels
the gothic clothing recalled older gender norms
it depicted gothic inspired architecture
it was filled with symbols of death
11
What new technology inspired the cropping that Degas and other Impressionists used in their painting?
photography
radio
film
binoculars
12
Claude Monet- "I have never had a studio, I do not understand shutting oneself up in a room" ties to which painting term
En plein air
Ukiyo-e
Socialism
Haussmannization
13
Seurat's Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand Jatte is what style?
Post Impressionism
Impressionism
Neo Impressionism
Surrealism
14
bold and spontaneous colors and brush strokes, linear patterns, not based on natural appearances
Fauvism
Surrealism
Impressionism
Dada
15
Surrealist artists: “The reinterpretation of human personality and rescuing of man from the abyss he has fallen"
The impermanence of humanity after a massive volcanic eruption
The violence and inhumanity of the world wars
The reaffirming nature of the Renaissance during the 20th century
The search for truth in science after the fall of the church
16
Both Georgia O'Keefe and Frida Kahlo used this style.
Magical Realism
Precionism
American Regionalism
Abstraction
17
The abstraction and musical metaphors in this work are a reaction to
Changing seismic and geological factors within the earth
Renewed investment in traditional Christianity and the church
Reestablished social hierarchies based on aristocracy and noble birth
Radical new methods of science that emerged in the 20th century
18
This work is an example of a
readymade
synesthesia
allegory
arcadia
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rejecting naturalism in favor of subjective dreamlike imagery expressing inner emotions, spirituality, and myths.
symbolism
allegory
fin de siècle
abstraction
20
Why did Mary Cassatt mainly paint women and children?
Because of strcit 19th century gender norms
Because she only painted self-portraits
Because of her emphasis on fashion
Because of her traditional religion
21
This painting demonstrates a "vision of pastorialism and harmony with nature" this is known as
Arcadia
Synesthesia
Allegory
Conditioning
22
This work prioritizes the idea of art more than the final product. This is an example of
Conditioning
Semiotics
Synesthesia
Conceptual art
23
Which style means "wild beasts" in French?
Dada
Surrealism
Cubism
Fauvism
24
a vision of pastoralism and harmony with nature
allegory
fin de siècle
readymade
arcadia
25
What element inspired Mary Cassatt's use of patterning and flatness?
Gothic stained glass
Austrian currency
Medieval castles
Japanese ukiyo-e
26
What formal element in the painting above fits with the Realist movement?
Uses trompe l'oeil style painting to trick the eye
Applies monochrome elements to align with musical compositions
Applies gilding to celebrate life and brighten an otherwise bleak picture
Uses muddy or earthy tones to avoid idealization and beauty
27
The Impressionists increasingly painted smaller works of art. What element of Impressionism led to this?
Aligned with teachings on morality and vanitas.
Engagement with the wealthy aristocracy.
Increase in broad, sweeping collections focused on small moments.
A shift in patronage away from the elite toward a growing bourgeoise.
28
William Morris' workshop style revived Mideval guilds in response to which major historical event?
The Industrial Revolution
The great schism in the church
Political scandal in Parliament
The passage of the 19th Amendment
29
Which pro-violence art movement focused on progress and modernity to replace tradition with a celebration of machinery
Dada
Futurism
Surrealism
Fauvism
30
"He tore it up, and let the pieces flutter to the floor. Some time later Arp was struck by the pattern they formed"
Precision
Chance
Logic
Divine intervention
31
Which artist served as the transition between Realism and Impressionism
Claude Monet
Edouard Manet
Mary Cassatt
Edgar Degas
32
Cezannes emphasis on the primacy of artistic expression over realistic representation influenced later movements like
Cubism
Surrealism
Bauhaus
Futurism
33
What did the artist seek to defy (go against) with this work?
The morality of violence in times of war
The essential nature of morality in religious systems
The western tradition of passive female beauty
the scientific nature of gravity and relativity
34
Hopper's painting Night Hawks uses space and light to examine
modern alienation
outdated religious practice
traditional relationships
complicated politics
35
This work is an example of psychological distress many people felt at the turn of the century. This is referred to as
Allegory
Fin de Siècle
Arcadia
Synesthesia
36
"A process in which beliefs and behaviors are unconsciously imprinted onto us by society, caregivers, etc."
Unconscious
Subconcious
Conscious
Conditioning
37
What historical event is Hopper's Night Hawks responding to?
The Great Depression and the Stock Market Crash
Pearl harbor and WWII blackouts
The Vietnam War and Agent Orange
The Cold War and fall of the Berlin Wall
38
This vantage point and figures in this painting by Mary Cassatt highlight what important aspect in modern Paris?
The inclusion of political symbolism for a failed state
The rejection of line and form after a difficult French Revolution
The power of looking and the role of gender in social spaces
The impact of papal authority beyond Rome into secular spaces
39
Frida Kahlo's painting Two Frida's is an example of a
still-life
self-portrait
landscape
portrait
40
What change set Impressionist artists apart from Realist artists? Impressionists ________
embraced tradition and Renaissance perspectival systems
shocked the world with multiple perspectives and fragmentation
emphasized fleeting moments in modern life
investigated semiotics and analogy
41
Joan Miro's automatism as seen in this work is an example of
The Bridge
Biomorphic Surrealism
Naturalistic Surrealism
The Blue Rider
42
The work is an example of the commercialization and alienation of modern urban life. This fits with what art style
Social Art History
Feminist Art History
Formalist Art History
Marxist Art History
43
"show me and angel and I'll paint one" what style of art was Courbet associated with considering this quote
Neo-Impressionism
Impressionism
Realism
Post-Impressionism
44
The artist used musical metaphors in this work. This relates to the artist's
Arcadia
Allegory
Synesthesia
Fin de Siècle
45
Artists presented recognizable scenes that have metamorphosed into a dream or nightmare image. This is an example of
Naturalistic surrealism
The Blue Rider
Biomorphic surrealism
The Bridge
46
This work is an example of Cubism because of the use of
Traditional perspectival systems that honored Renaissance and naturalism
Fragmentation and multiple perspectives to create a new visual language
A shocking hues that juxtaposed colors in order to evoke intense emotion
Curvilinear lines that echoed the roundness of earth
47
What was Seurat hoping to achieve with his small dots of color placed side by side?
Optical mixture for greater vibrancy
Deeper shadow to draw attention to concerns for nature
A muddy effect to enhance differences in social class
Social awareness of the poor
48
What about Van Gogh's famous work is an example of Post-Impressionism?
The emphasis on linear, geometric shapes
The artists' emotional response to the night's sky
The use of trompe l'oeil painting
The interest in multiple competing perspectives
49
What paint application is Seurat known for using in this painting?
Ukiyo-e
Pointillism
Haussmanization
Japonisme
50
Which artist's blue period consisted of mostly sad paintings rendered in blue and green hues?
Picasso
Duchamp
Dali
Braque
51
Which art historical style would critique the male gaze and the women's role as a commodity?
Marxist Art History
Social Art History
Feminist Art History
Formalist Art History
52
Distorted reflection of the mirror challenges perspectives and questions reality in art. What historical style connects
Feminist Art History
Marxist Art History
Social Art History
Formalist Art History
53
The artist used abstraction and musical metaphors in this work in order to create
prohibitions against dreams and the unconscious mind
limitations for the access society had to illogical thinking
blueprints for a enlightened and liberated society emphasizing spirituality
a celebration of arcadia
54
Which style, pictured above, uses intense color to evoke emotion?
Fauvism
Surrealism
Dada
Cubism
55
What political ideology did William Morris support?
Communism
Anarchism
Socialism
Capitalism
56
Which two artists worked together in Cubism?
Picasso and Cezanne
Matisse and Picasso
Picasso and Braque
Cezanne and Matisse
57
William Morris advocated to the respect for workers by reviving what important production process?
The application of gilding and other fine metals
The use of Japanese prints
Careful screen printing methods
Medieval inspired workshops
58
What in Van Gogh's biography is important for understanding this work?
Societal: Van Gogh benefited from Haussmann's reordering of society
Observation: aimed to paint exactly what he saw like a scientific observer
Setting: Van Gogh painted this while at the asylum that gave him stability
Occupation: Van Gogh used science to understand the movement of the stars
59
Dorthea Lange is best known for her photographs of what American period in time?
WWII
The Great Migration
The Vietnam war
The Great Depression
60
What narrative element in the painting above fits with the Realist movement?
Prioritize low subjects and the working class previously seen inappropriate
Idealizes life in France post industrialization to encourage immigration
Glorifies the aristocracy to celebrate the rich pleasures of a new life
Encourages the ideal of peasants and denounces socialism in work and life
61
The artist states the disjunction between objects and pictures with this painting that says "This is not a pipe" example
semiotics
synesthesia
conditioning
allegory
62
German Expressionism's investigation in anxiety was in response to
the end of the century
the world wars
the collapse of papal authority
the french revolution
63
In this work pre-war work, Kirchner uses composition and color to demonstrate
the approval of political and religious systems
the fascination with machines and a violent future
the appreciation for industrial advancements
the disquieting and alienating character of modernity
64
What element of art did the Aesthetic movement most emphasize?
Form
Line
Beauty
Narrative
65
What traditional Western style in Mary Cassatt mimick with her series of mother and children?
Rococo images of loves
Neoclassical images of state honor
Romantic images of mystery and the occult
Renaissance images of Madonna and child
66
Which term fits the following: A traditionally male urban observer who walks through the city, exploring modern life
Bourgeoise
Allegory
Flaneur
Haussmannization
67
What style is Seurat known for popularizing with this work?
Impressionism
Neo-Impressionism
Post-Impressionism
Realism
68
How did the artist depart from tradition in this work?
It demonstrated a single perspective, rather than simultaneous narratives
It depicted war as chaotic, rather than heroic
It showcased the victor, rather than the victim
It highlighted military technology, rather than elite personnel
69
This work by Kirchner is an example of
The Bridge
Naturalistic Surrealism
Biomorphic Surrealism
The Blue Rider
70
Term that rejects the notion that art should have a moral/societal purpose instead the intrinsic value of beauty, form
socialism
allegory
Art for art's sake
Laissez- faire
71
Which art style emphasizes multiple perspectives and fragmentation?
fauvism
cubism
surrealism
impressionism
72
Which group of painters painted en plein air?
post impressionists
realists
german expressionists
impressionists
73
Where are Georgia O'Keefe's later paintings set?
Miami
Cape Cod
NYC
New Mexico
74
What element of this Cubist style painting helped to further the artist's goals?
Vibrant colors critique the violent nature of the politics at the time
The curves of the work show the need for more healthier and natural forms
The deep perspective shown in the work shows the tradition of modern period
Multiple perspectives compound the confusion of a violent ambush
75
The subdued color palette was meant to signal
arcadia
synesthesia
simultaneity
reportage
76
How do the painted elements reflect the goals of the work?
Trauma in the artist's past reveals a lack of attention to detail
The multiple perspectives demonstrate a desire to reveal existential truth
The shallow depth and compressed space make the scene feel claustrophobic
Renaissance perspectival systems demonstrates reverence for tradition