Which of the following art movements began in late 19th-century France and aimed to capture fleeting moments?
The term 'Impressionism' was originally coined by a critic as a compliment, acknowledging the revolutionary style's beauty.
Which art style was prevalent in Paris before the Impressionist movement, characterized by detailed and accurate depictions of life?
Impressionist artists primarily focused on depicting historical events and mythological scenes.
What was a main point of divergence for Post-Impressionist artists compared to Impressionists?
Post-Impressionism refers to a tightly knit group of artists who worked collaboratively to develop a unified style.
Which Post-Impressionist artist is known for breaking down objects into geometric shapes to find solidity and permanence beneath the fleeting surface?
Georges Seurat's Pointillism technique involved painting with broad, sweeping brushstrokes to capture rapid movement.
Expressionism, emerging in Germany around 1905, was a direct reaction against which earlier art movement?
Expressionist art is characterized by its meticulous attention to realistic detail and harmonious compositions.
Match the Expressionist group with its defining characteristic:
Die Brücke
Wassily Kandinsky
Egons Schiele
Der Blaue Reiter
Austrian artist known for intensely raw, psychologically probing self-portraits.
Focused on universal spiritual quality in art regardless of style, led by Kandinsky.
A bridge to the future of art, inspired by African wood carvings for bold graphics.
Pushed towards abstraction, using color and form to evoke sound and spiritual states.
Which philosophical concept heavily influenced Surrealism, emphasizing dreams and the unconscious mind?
Automatism in Surrealism refers to the conscious and deliberate planning of every element in the artwork.
The Surrealist technique of 'juxtaposition' involves:
Frida Kahlo's work is intensely autobiographical, using Surrealist elements to express her personal experiences and suffering.
Which artist is known for applying fur to a teacup, an iconic Surrealist object that started as a joke?
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