Lesson 1 - Art and Artists

What is Impressionism?

• A sculpture technique

• A form of digital art

• A type of music

• A painting style with dabs of paint and visible brush strokes

Which famous painting was created by Vincent van Gogh?

• Mona Lisa

• The Great Wave off Kanagawa

• Starry Night

• The Last Supper

A portrait painting typically focuses on:

• A person’s face or upper body

• A landscape scene

• A city skyline

• An abstract pattern

Which art movement is associated with Vincent van Gogh?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Post-Impressionism

• Realism

Watercolor paint is known for its:

• Thick and bold texture

• Transparent and soft effect

• Rough and heavy strokes

• Use of only dark colors

What is an important characteristic of brushstrokes in Impressionism?

• They are invisible

• They are bold and visible

• They are only used for shading

• They are only in black and white

Which of these is an example of a landscape painting?

• A painting of a river and mountains

• Mona Lisa

• A self-portrait of an artist

• A colorful abstract pattern

Starry Night is an example of Impressionism.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It belongs to Post-Impressionism

A portrait always includes a full-body image of a person.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It usually focuses on the face or upper body

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a landscape painting.

• True
• False