Art 10

• When did Impressionism and Expressionism emerge?

  Both emerged around the turn of the 20th century.
• Where did Impressionism develop?

  Impressionism developed in France.
• What is the primary practice of Impressionism?

  Painting outdoors spontaneously 'on the spot' rather than in a studio.
• What were the main subjects of Impressionism?

  Landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
• What are the characteristics of Impressionism art?

  • Unfinished looks in paintings
  • Reflected fleeting moments
  • Fuzzy and unrefined scenes
  • Short, quick brush strokes
  • Many comma-like shapes
  • Bright, vibrant colors
• Who is a famous Impressionist artist born in 1840?

  Claude Monet.
• Where was Claude Monet born?

  He was born in Paris.
• What is the title of Claude Monet's famous painting?

  Sunrise.
• Who is another famous Impressionist artist born in 1841?

  Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
• What did Pierre-Auguste Renoir do between 1856 and 1859?

  He took an apprenticeship and worked as a porcelain painter.
• What is the title of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's famous painting?

  Girl with a Watering Can.
• What is Expressionism?

  A modernist movement originating in Northern Europe around the beginning of the 20th century.
• What is a typical trait of Expressionism?

  To present the world from a subjective perspective, distorting it for emotional effect.
• What are the characteristics of Expressionism art?

  • Jagged, distorted lines
  • Rough, rapid brushwork
  • Jarring colors for urban street scenes
  • Contemporary subjects in crowded, agitated compositions
  • Notable for instability and emotionally charged atmosphere
• Who is a famous Expressionist artist born in 1866?

  Wassily Kandinsky.
• What did Wassily Kandinsky study at Moscow University?

  Law and economics.
• Who is another famous Expressionist artist born in 1880?

  Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.
• What is Edvard Munch's famous painting?

  The Scream.
• How did Edvard Munch's childhood affect his education?

  His poor health made him unable to attend school and he was taught at home.
• What are the characteristics of Expressionism?

  • Bold, solid hues and gestural brushstrokes
  • Arbitrary colors with no natural relation to subjects
  • Illustrates new anxieties and isolation in urban life
• Who is a significant modern artist from the Philippines?

  Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto.
• What is Fernando Amorsolo known for?

  He is known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light.
• What is the title of Fernando Amorsolo's famous painting?

  Antipolo Fiesta.
• Who is José Joya?

  A pioneer of Abstract expressionism.
• What influences José Joya's harmonious colors?

  Philippine landscapes and tropical wildlife.
• What is Post-Impressionism?

  • A movement that continued using Impressionist qualities
  • Expanded and experimented with vivid colors and heavy brush strokes
  • Used geometric approaches and distorted forms
  • Applied non-realistic colors
• Who is a famous Post-Impressionist artist born in 1839?

  Paul Cézanne.
• What was Paul Cézanne's influence on 20th-century art?

  His works and ideas were influential in the aesthetic development of many 20th-century artists and art movements, especially in Cubism.
• What is the title of one of Paul Cézanne's famous works?

  Basket of Apples.
• Who is Vincent Willem van Gogh?

  A Dutch post-impressionist painter.
• How many artworks did Vincent van Gogh create in just over a decade?

  About 2,100 artworks.
• What is the title of one of Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings?

  Starry Night.
• What is Expressionism?

  A modernist movement in poetry and painting originating in Northern Europe around the beginning of the 20th century
• What is the typical trait of Expressionism?

  To present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it for emotional effect
• What does Expressionism seek to depict?

  Subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person
• What are the characteristics of Expressionism art?

  • Jagged, distorted lines
  • Rough, rapid brushwork
  • Jarring colors to depict urban street scenes
  • Contemporary subjects in crowded, agitated compositions
  • Notable for instability and emotionally charged atmosphere
• Who is Wassily Kandinsky?

  A famous Expressionism artist born in Moscow in 1866
• What was Wassily Kandinsky's background?

  He grew up in a bourgeois, cultured family and learned to play the piano and cello
• What did Wassily Kandinsky study at Moscow University?

  Law and economics
• What is Ernst Ludwig Kirchner known for?

  Being a German expressionist painter and printmaker