Art 101- chp 19- Modern Art Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
picture plan - Answersthe flatness or two-dimensionality of the canvas surface
planar recession - Answersperspective in which the illusion of depth is created through parallel planes
that appear to recede from the picture plane
Neoclassicism - Answersharsh sculptural lines, a subdued palette, and for the most part, planar instead
of linear recession into space; subject matter inspired by french revolution and roman empire; again
showed an imitation of classical work; restraint of emotion, purity of form; moral subjects
Jacques-Louis David - Answersofficial painter of French Revolution and neoclassicism; "Oath of the
Horatii"
Poussinistes - Answerspainters of the linear style who followed the footsteps of Classicism with their
subdued palette and emphasis on draftmanship and sculptural forms
Rubenistes - Answerspainters who adopted the vibrant palette and aggressive brushstroke of the
Baroque artist
Romanticism - Answerssought extremes of emotion enhanced by virtuoso brushwork and a brilliant
palette; nature is extreme and uncontrollable
The Raft of the Medusa - Answersromanticism style painting by Theodore Gericault; based on an actual
shipwreck where survivors resulted to cannibalism; direct attack on French government; realistic detail,
suspense, drama
Francisco Goya - Answershe was considered greatest neoclassicism and romantic artist but was from
Spain.; his paintings also foreshadowed impressionsm; politcal painter; "The Third of May"
Academic Art - Answersmost popular style of its day but least impact on the development of modern
art; style and subject matter were derived from conventions established by the Academic Royale de
Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris
Realism style - Answersemphasis on two dimensionality of canvas; optical color
Gustave Courbet - Answersrealist artist; considered to be father of Realist movement; "Stone Breakers" -
artists subjective view of the world
Edouard Manet - Answerslaid groundwork for impressionist painting; subjects were french middle class;
french impressionist painter
avant-garde - Answersthe leaders in the new, unconventional movements; the vanguard (from french-
"advanced guard")
Impressionists - Answersartists who banded against French art establishment; poor bc their work was
not commissioned; lack of realism; outdoors subjects; atmosphere and light; optical color
picture plan - Answersthe flatness or two-dimensionality of the canvas surface
planar recession - Answersperspective in which the illusion of depth is created through parallel planes
that appear to recede from the picture plane
Neoclassicism - Answersharsh sculptural lines, a subdued palette, and for the most part, planar instead
of linear recession into space; subject matter inspired by french revolution and roman empire; again
showed an imitation of classical work; restraint of emotion, purity of form; moral subjects
Jacques-Louis David - Answersofficial painter of French Revolution and neoclassicism; "Oath of the
Horatii"
Poussinistes - Answerspainters of the linear style who followed the footsteps of Classicism with their
subdued palette and emphasis on draftmanship and sculptural forms
Rubenistes - Answerspainters who adopted the vibrant palette and aggressive brushstroke of the
Baroque artist
Romanticism - Answerssought extremes of emotion enhanced by virtuoso brushwork and a brilliant
palette; nature is extreme and uncontrollable
The Raft of the Medusa - Answersromanticism style painting by Theodore Gericault; based on an actual
shipwreck where survivors resulted to cannibalism; direct attack on French government; realistic detail,
suspense, drama
Francisco Goya - Answershe was considered greatest neoclassicism and romantic artist but was from
Spain.; his paintings also foreshadowed impressionsm; politcal painter; "The Third of May"
Academic Art - Answersmost popular style of its day but least impact on the development of modern
art; style and subject matter were derived from conventions established by the Academic Royale de
Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris
Realism style - Answersemphasis on two dimensionality of canvas; optical color
Gustave Courbet - Answersrealist artist; considered to be father of Realist movement; "Stone Breakers" -
artists subjective view of the world
Edouard Manet - Answerslaid groundwork for impressionist painting; subjects were french middle class;
french impressionist painter
avant-garde - Answersthe leaders in the new, unconventional movements; the vanguard (from french-
"advanced guard")
Impressionists - Answersartists who banded against French art establishment; poor bc their work was
not commissioned; lack of realism; outdoors subjects; atmosphere and light; optical color
