What are the characteristics of Impressionism?
What is Art Nouveau?
What is modern art? What is postmodern art? What is contemporary art?
What are the characteristics of Post-Impressionism?
What is pointillism?
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Compare and contrast Impressionism with Post-Impressionism. What are the differences and similarities?
Compare and contrast Cezanne’s landscape paintings with Cubist paintings. What are the differences and similarities?
Choose one of van Gogh’s paintings from the unit and write a two-paragraph critique of the piece.
Choose one piece of Impressionist art and identify at least three elements or principles of art that are used. Discuss how each affects the overall artwork.
Does art reflect the inner emotions and feelings of the artist? Why or why not? Support your points by using examples from the unit.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
You should submit at least one full paragraph for each question.
1. Why do you think Impressionist paintings are so popular today? What elements of these paintings appeal to the contemporary audience?
2. Does the painting The Scream succeed in Munch’s aim to convey internal feelings? Why or why not?