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Quiz about NeoImpressionism Beyond Dots
Quiz about NeoImpressionism Beyond Dots

Neo-Impressionism: Beyond Dots Quiz


This quiz is a sequel to the painters we call Impressionists as many of the 'Neos' began their careers exhibiting their work alongside their elders. My primary source is a painter who put down his brush long enough to write a book, you'll find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bruyere. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Bruyere
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
29,625
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1215
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (10/10), Maybeline5 (9/10), shuehorn (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. These artists who practiced the technique often called 'pointillism' insisted on which term? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The 'leader' of this group of painters was without a doubt: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 'apologist' who put his brush down and jumped on his soapbox was: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the book 'D'Eugene Delacroix au neo-impressionnisme', why did they claim a debt to Delacroix? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The primary reason the Neo-Impressionists applied their technique to Impressionist subject matter was: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Color theory was an important element in the Neo-Impressionists' system: Name the most influential scientist they revered for his work on color perception: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The most important painting in the Neo-Impressionist history, in terms of gaining the critic's attention and criticism was undoubtedly: Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Not only was color theory in vogue, but lines, whether they descended or ascended to express moods. They even used a device like a protractor to measure them. Which painting exemplifies this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What did critics reproach the most about Neo-Impressionist painting? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Neo-Impressionists who continued after Seurat's untimely death in 1891, broke up their brushstrokes further, letting the eyes do the optical mixture. What did Paul Signac's brushstrokes resemble? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. These artists who practiced the technique often called 'pointillism' insisted on which term?

Answer: Divisionism

The term pointillism is a general one for any painter who uses dots but is not specific to this movement. They'd turn over in their graves if they heard their work equated with dots!
2. The 'leader' of this group of painters was without a doubt:

Answer: Georges Seurat

Seurat was proclaimed their leader. No doubt about it. Despite the fact that he was not completely at ease with the role.
3. The 'apologist' who put his brush down and jumped on his soapbox was:

Answer: Paul Signac

Paul Signac wrote 'D'Eugene Delacroix au neo-impressionnisme' in 1899 to explain their sources and their technique. He remained faithful to the technique and Seurat's memory.
4. In the book 'D'Eugene Delacroix au neo-impressionnisme', why did they claim a debt to Delacroix?

Answer: Separation of colors in his paintings, the optical mixture

Delacroix used the optical mixture, experimental techniques etc. He died in 1863, and the artist and author of the book Signac was born the same year, so no direct support! This connection is established via Impressionism as well.
5. The primary reason the Neo-Impressionists applied their technique to Impressionist subject matter was:

Answer: The wish to divide colors in a more scientific fashion to everyday subjects

They wanted to go beyond the Impressionists' use of color division, to a scientific systematic way of breaking it up. To let your eye do the work.
6. Color theory was an important element in the Neo-Impressionists' system: Name the most influential scientist they revered for his work on color perception:

Answer: Chevreul

Chevreul was photographed by Nadar. And Delacroix met him. He lived over a hundred years.
7. The most important painting in the Neo-Impressionist history, in terms of gaining the critic's attention and criticism was undoubtedly:

Answer: Sunday Afternoon at La Grande Jatte

This one really got them riled, that monkey had them going on and on. Many Impressionists, old guard, took sides, saying that this was curtains for them. Pissarro was their friend though.
8. Not only was color theory in vogue, but lines, whether they descended or ascended to express moods. They even used a device like a protractor to measure them. Which painting exemplifies this?

Answer: Circus, Seurat

The lines in this painting are all measured, the mustache, the horse, the spectators, to ascend and give a bit of joy and elation to the painting. It didn't translate terribly well though.
9. What did critics reproach the most about Neo-Impressionist painting?

Answer: Wooden lifeless figures

I'm afraid it was the Al Gore syndrome! They found the figures frozen, wooden like and couldn't appreciate the color experiments.
10. The Neo-Impressionists who continued after Seurat's untimely death in 1891, broke up their brushstrokes further, letting the eyes do the optical mixture. What did Paul Signac's brushstrokes resemble?

Answer: mosaic tiles

Signac's painting brushstrokes were broken up like mosaic tiles. Other Neo-Impressionists used different shapes.
Source: Author Bruyere

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