Pointillism by Georges Seurat (Paris, France — 1886) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of Georges Seurat's masterpiece mentioned on this page?

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  1. A. 'Bathers at Asnières'
  2. B. 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' ✓
  3. C. 'The Laws of Contrast of Colour'
  4. D. 'The Art Institute of Chicago'

Answer: B. 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte'

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What did Seurat's friend, Edmond Aman-Jean, say Seurat was doing with his pencil?

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  1. A. Drawing funny pictures
  2. B. Dissecting the world ✓
  3. C. Copying other artists
  4. D. Building a house

Answer: B. Dissecting the world

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How did Seurat create his paintings, according to his friend Paul Signac?

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  1. A. By mixing many colors on a palette
  2. B. By painting quickly with big brushes
  3. C. By building an image dot by dot ✓
  4. D. By using only black and white

Answer: C. By building an image dot by dot

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What was the name of Seurat's first major painting in his new style that was rejected by the Paris Salon?

Choices

  1. A. 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte'
  2. B. 'The Art Institute of Chicago'
  3. C. 'Bathers at Asnières' ✓
  4. D. 'The Laws of Contrast of Colour'

Answer: C. 'Bathers at Asnières'

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Why did Seurat join the Salon des Indépendants?

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  1. A. To sell his paintings quickly
  2. B. To learn new techniques from other artists
  3. C. To exhibit his work without censorship ✓
  4. D. To meet new friends

Answer: C. To exhibit his work without censorship

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How did some critics feel about 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte'?

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  1. A. They loved it and wanted more
  2. B. They thought it was cold and lifeless ✓
  3. C. They thought it was the funniest painting ever
  4. D. They wanted to buy it immediately

Answer: B. They thought it was cold and lifeless

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What did Seurat's Pointillism influence in subsequent generations of artists?

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  1. A. How to mix paint in a jar
  2. B. How to sculpt with clay
  3. C. New artistic explorations with color and light ✓
  4. D. How to clean paintbrushes

Answer: C. New artistic explorations with color and light

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Where can you see 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' today?

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  1. A. In a private collection
  2. B. In the Louvre Museum
  3. C. In the Art Institute of Chicago ✓
  4. D. In a book about art

Answer: C. In the Art Institute of Chicago

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