What is Romanticism about?

Expressing emotions, nature, and the sublime

What were Delacroix’s paintings about?

Dramatic historical events and emotions

What was important about Delacroix’s use of colour?

He applied contrasting colours to enhance emotion

What was Monet’s main focus in painting?

The effects of light and its changes

Why was Ingres also considered somewhat 'Romantic'?

He used expressive colours and emotions

What are the main reasons behind the Impressionist movement?

Artists wanted freedom from academic restrictions

Why did Ingres reject the label of 'Romantic' artist?

He disliked the focus on emotions

Why can we say that Neoclassicism is the child of Enlightenment?

It was inspired by Greek and Roman ideals

What is Renoir’s painting style known for?

Soft edges, warm colours, and joyful subjects

A Romantic painter known for atmospheric landscapes

What role did the Academy play in art during Romanticism?

It dictated the accepted style of painting

Why is Canova’s art Neoclassical?

It focuses on grandeur, symmetry, and idealized forms

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What is Romanticism about?
Expressing emotions, nature, and the sublime
Scientific discoveries
Following strict academic rules
Logic and structure
2
What were Delacroix’s paintings about?
Scientific discoveries
Dramatic historical events and emotions
Greek mythology only
Peaceful countryside scenes
3
What was important about Delacroix’s use of colour?
He painted realistic shadows
He only used monochrome shades
He applied contrasting colours to enhance emotion
He used light brushstrokes
4
What was Monet’s main focus in painting?
Historical events
Precise, detailed realism
The effects of light and its changes
Religious subjects
5
Why was Ingres also considered somewhat 'Romantic'?
His brushstrokes were loose
He painted historical subjects
He was part of the Impressionist movement
He used expressive colours and emotions
6
When and where was Monet born?
1840, France
1855, Italy
1810, England
1870, Spain
7
What are the main reasons behind the Impressionist movement?
They followed strict Neoclassical techniques
They painted only religious subjects
Artists wanted freedom from academic restrictions
They focused only on history paintings
8
What inspired Neoclassicist artists?
The Renaissance
The Industrial Revolution
The Middle Ages
Ancient Greece and Rome
9
Why did Ingres reject the label of 'Romantic' artist?
He painted only abstract art
He was not famous during his lifetime
He preferred landscape paintings
He disliked the focus on emotions
10
Why can we say that Neoclassicism is the child of Enlightenment?
It promoted individualism
It was inspired by Greek and Roman ideals
It rejected rational thinking
It focused on emotion
11
What is Renoir’s painting style known for?
Dark, moody tones
Soft edges, warm colours, and joyful subjects
Monochrome shading
Abstract compositions
12
Who was Turner?
A Baroque painter
An Impressionist artist
A Romantic painter known for atmospheric landscapes
A Neoclassical sculptor
13
What role did the Academy play in art during Romanticism?
It encouraged Impressionism
It promoted artistic freedom
It rejected all forms of classical art
It dictated the accepted style of painting
14
What colour did Impressionists avoid for shadows?
Black
Yellow
Green
Blue
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Why is Canova’s art Neoclassical?
It focuses on grandeur, symmetry, and idealized forms
It shows exaggerated emotions
It uses intense colours
It lacks historical references

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