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 artist successfully did all of the following in this image except use warm colors to create anxiety.
A landscape scene has fields of hay, cows, and people.
Haystacks in Brittany
by Paul Gauguin
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
This artist most obviously showed experimentation through his use of
(1 point)
Responses
perspective.
perspective.
texture.
texture.
color.
color.
line.
line.
texture.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the image "Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son" by Claude Monet. The question asks us to identify what the artist did NOT successfully achieve in this image.
To do this, we need to carefully observe the image and consider each option provided as an answer choice. Let's go through each option:
1. "Use cool colors to capture the mood." - This means using colors like blues, greens, and purples that typically create a calming or serene mood. Look closely at the colors used in the image. Do they predominantly consist of cool colors?
2. "Use proportion to draw the figures correctly." - This refers to how accurately the artist depicts the size and relative dimensions of the figures in the artwork. Assess if the figures in the painting appear to be proportionate.
3. "Use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures." - This option considers whether the artist applied different types of brushstrokes to create various textures within the image. Examine the brushwork closely to ascertain if different strokes were used.
4. "Use warm colors to create anxiety." - Warm colors like reds, oranges, and yellows are often associated with energetic or intense emotions. Determine if the artist used warm colors that might evoke feelings of anxiety.
By analyzing the painting and considering each option, we can eliminate the answer that does not align with the artwork.
A painting shows a city's bridge with citizens filling the street.
Pont Neuf, Paris
by Auguste Renoir
Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington
Question
What did the artist most likely do to create this piece of art?
(1 point)
Responses
had no prior knowledge of perspective
had no prior knowledge of perspective
investigated the scenery before painting it
investigated the scenery before painting it
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting
To answer this question, we need to analyze the image "Pont Neuf, Paris" by Auguste Renoir. The question asks us to determine what the artist most likely did to create this piece of art.
Let's go through each option provided as an answer choice and consider their likelihood based on our observations of the painting:
1. "Had no prior knowledge of perspective." - Look closely at the bridge and the surrounding elements in the painting. Assess if the artist demonstrates an understanding of perspective, which involves depicting objects in space with a sense of depth and distance.
2. "Investigated the scenery before painting it." - Consider whether the artist likely visited the location and observed the scenery firsthand in order to create this artwork. Look for details that suggest a direct observation of the scene.
3. "Chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate." - Evaluate the colors used in the painting and assess if they are accurate representations of reality or if they are chosen for visual appeal or artistic expression.
4. "Omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting." - Examine the various elements in the painting, such as the bridge and the citizens filling the street. Determine if the artist intentionally distorted proportions or disregarded them for compositional or artistic purposes.
By considering each option and closely observing the painting, we can determine the most likely actions taken by the artist in creating this artwork.