A buildign is located near the water's edge and has trees all around it.

At the Water’s Edge
by Paul Cézanne

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
This painting is a good example of
(1 point)
Responses

creative use of brushstroke for textures.
creative use of brushstroke for textures.

usage of warm colors for mood.
usage of warm colors for mood.

asymmetrical balance for unity.
asymmetrical balance for unity.

line for creation of emphasis.

asymmetrical balance for unity.

To determine the correct answer for this question, let's look at the painting itself and analyze the elements mentioned in each option.

1. Creative use of brushstroke for textures: Take a closer look at the painting and observe the brushstrokes. Notice how they are applied and if they contribute to the representation of various textures, such as the water or the trees. If you can identify different textures created through brushstrokes, then this option might be correct.

2. Usage of warm colors for mood: Examine the color palette used in the painting. Are warm colors, such as reds, oranges, and yellows, predominantly present? Consider how these colors contribute to creating a certain mood, such as a feeling of warmth or tranquility. If you can perceive the dominant use of warm colors and their impact on the mood, then this option might be correct.

3. Asymmetrical balance for unity: Observe the composition of the painting. Look for any symmetry or balance created intentionally or maintained through asymmetry. If you can identify elements that create a sense of unity, balance, or compositional harmony through asymmetry, then this option might be correct.

4. Line for creation of emphasis: Examine the lines within the painting, considering their direction, thickness, and purpose. Notice if certain lines direct your attention or emphasize specific areas or objects. If you can identify how lines are used to create emphasis or guide the viewer's gaze, then this option might be correct.

By carefully analyzing the painting, you can determine which of these options aligns with the artistic choices made by Paul Cézanne in "At the Water’s Edge."

This painting is a good example of the following characteristics:

1. Creative use of brushstroke for textures.
2. Usage of warm colors for mood.
3. Asymmetrical balance for unity.
4. Line for the creation of emphasis.

All of these elements can be observed in "At the Water's Edge" by Paul Cézanne.