Artistic Movements in Brittany

What initially attracted artists like Gauguin to Brittany in the late 19th century?

• The presence of famous artists

• Its advanced art schools

• The vibrant nightlife

• Its affordability and picturesque qualities

Which style did the artists in Pont-Aven adopt to convey deeper meanings?

• Impressionism

• Pictorial Symbolism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

What was a key characteristic of the pictorial symbolism style?

• Use of bright, clashing colors

• Focus on urban landscapes

• Bold outlines and flat color infill

• Detailed three-dimensionality

Who was known for spreading the revolutionary ideas of Pont-Aven artists back to Paris?

• Paul Cézanne

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Pulier

What was the initial public perception of the Pont-Aven artists?

• They were widely celebrated

• They were criticized for their traditionalism

• They were known for their abstract art

• They were little known