Pointillism Quiz

Who is associated with the development of pointillism?

• A. Vincent van Gogh

• B. Claude Monet

• C. George Seurat

• D. Pablo Picasso

Which country is George Seurat from?

• A. Spain

• B. Italy

• C. France

• D. Germany

Which colors blend to make orange in pointillism?

• A. Red and Blue

• B. Red and Yellow

• C. Blue and Yellow

• D. Green and Red

What is pointillism?

• A. A style of painting using large brush strokes

• B. A system of painting using colored dots to create the effect of many colors

• C. A technique involving the use of only primary colors

• D. A method of blending colors directly on the palette

Which colors blend to make green in pointillism?

• A. Red and Blue

• B. Red and Yellow

• C. Blue and Yellow

• D. Green and Red

Which colors blend to make purple in pointillism?

• A. Red and Blue

• B. Red and Yellow

• C. Blue and Yellow

• D. Green and Red

What was the main interest of George Seurat and the impressionist painters in France in the late 1800s?

• A. Sculpture

• B. Color and light

• C. Abstract shapes

• D. Portrait painting

What is optical mixing?

• A. A technique where the painter mixes colors on a palette

• B. A method of blending colors using a brush

• C. The painting method that allows the eye and brain to blend the colors

• D. A technique involving the use of only primary colors

What is the primary purpose of the colored dots in pointillism according to George Seurat?

• A. To create a mosaic effect

• B. To capture the subtle changes in light

• C. To emphasize bold outlines

• D. To mix colors directly on the canvas