A woman stands in a field with a parasol. Her son stands behind her.
Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son
by Claude Monet
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
The artist successfully did all of the following in this image except
(1 point)
Responses
use cool colors to capture the mood.
use cool colors to capture the mood.
use proportion to draw the figures correctly.
use proportion to draw the figures correctly.
use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures.
use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures.
use warm colors to create anxiety.
use warm colors to create anxiety.
use warm colors to create anxiety.
The correct answer is: use warm colors to create anxiety.
To determine which statement is true, we need to analyze the image and identify the artist's techniques.
1. "Use cool colors to capture the mood": To determine if this statement is true, we need to assess the colors used in the image. Cool colors generally include blues, greens, and purples, which create a calm and tranquil mood. In the painting "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son" by Claude Monet, the predominant colors are cool, such as shades of blues and greens. Therefore, the artist did use cool colors to capture the mood, making this statement true.
2. "Use proportion to draw the figures correctly": To assess the accuracy of the figures' proportions, we need to examine the woman and her son in the painting. Analyzing the figures, we can observe that the proportions seem to be accurately portrayed. The size relationship between the woman and her son appears realistic, indicating the proper use of proportion. Therefore, the artist did use proportion to draw the figures correctly, making this statement true.
3. "Use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures": To determine if this statement is true, we need to examine the brushstrokes used in the painting. Upon closer inspection of "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son," we can observe that Monet utilized various brushstroke techniques. These brushstrokes range from loose and fluid strokes to more textured and layered ones, creating different textures within the artwork. Therefore, the artist did use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures, making this statement true.
4. "Use warm colors to create anxiety": To assess if this statement is true, we need to identify if warm colors, such as reds, oranges, and yellows, are prominent in the painting, indicating the creation of anxiety. However, in "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son," the warm colors are not emphasized. Instead, the predominant colors are cool, as previously mentioned. Therefore, the artist did not use warm colors to create anxiety, making this statement false.
To summarize, the artist successfully accomplished all the given descriptions except for "use warm colors to create anxiety."