Neo Impressionism and Pointillism

What artistic movement did Georges Seurat help develop?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Neo-Impressionism

• Surrealism

What was the main focus of Seurat's artistic approach?

• Emotional expression

• Scientific theories of optics and color

• Historical themes

• Abstract forms

What did Seurat admire about the Impressionists?

• Their use of abstract forms

• Their bright palette

• Their focus on historical themes

• Their emotional depth

Why should you avoid mixing the same colors on your palette?

• It creates a vibrant mix.

• It results in a muddy mix.

• It makes the colors brighter.

• It enhances the luminosity.

What is achieved by juxtaposing pure colors?

• A dull effect.

• A muddy mix.

• Luminosity and vibration.

• A monochrome look.

What about the traditional expectation of portraits?

• They should be abstract

• They should be 100% realistic

• They should be colorful

• They should be historical

What principle of color formation is observed in some color printers and monitors today?

• Subtractive color mixing

• Digital color enhancement

• Similar principle of color formation as Pointillism

• Monochrome color printing

What style of painting is associated with Georges Seurat?

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Pointillism

• Impressionism

How can the technique of Pointillism be described?

• Small dots of color placed side by side

• Heavy brush strokes of color

• Blended colors

• Neutral colors

What did the existence of Photography free artists to do?

• Paint realistic portraits

• Explore things they would not otherwise explore

• Create only realistic art

• Rely on painting commissioned portraits for money