France, Giverni - Claude Monet House

Oscar-Claude Monet, a founder of French Impressionism, was known for his plein air landscape paintings. His painting 'Impressionism, soleil levant' gave the movement its name. Monet lived in Giverny, where he developed his famous gardens and water lily ponds, which became central to his work. His style evolved into a more abstract form over time. Monet passed away in 1926, and his home and gardens were later turned into a museum, attracting tourists worldwide.

What is the origin of the term 'impressionism'?

• It was a movement started by Monet's rivals.

• It was a term coined by Monet's critics.

• It was derived from the title of a Monet painting.

• It was a style developed by Monet's students.

Where did Monet and his family settle in 1883?

• Gasny

• Giverny

• Vernon

• Paris

What significant project did Monet begin in 1893?

• Creating lily ponds

• Writing a book on botany

• Building a new house

• Starting a new art school

How did Monet's painting style change by the mid-1910s?

• He adopted a more abstract style.

• He focused on portraits.

• He returned to traditional landscapes.

• He stopped painting altogether.

What happened to Monet's home and gardens after his death?

• They were sold to private owners.

• They were left abandoned.

• They were destroyed in a fire.

• They became a museum open to the public.

Who inherited Monet's property after his death?

• His daughter

• The French government

• His son Michel

• His art dealer

When did Monet's property open to the public as a museum?

• 1980

• 1926

• 1966

• 1990