What art historical term describes Monet's practice of painting his works outdoors?
A. Encaustic
B. Sunlit art
C. Art brut
D. En plein air
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Which book was written by Johann Quantz and is a rich source of information about mid eighteenth-century performance practice?
A) Essay on the True Art of Playing the Keyboard B) Essay on Playing the Flute C) The New Music D) Treatise on the Fundamentals of Violin Playing
What phenomenon is best described as a feature of the Gothic awakening?
a. the successful defense against Viking attacks b. the dominance of Venice's navy in the Mediterranean c. the vigorous growth of Europe's towns and cities d. the resurgent power of the pope in European politics
Which of the following was NOT a 14th-century humanist?
a. Boccaccio b. Petrarch c. Giotto d. Dante e. Cimabue
How does Handel's career illustrate the increasing political stability and cultural exchange of Europe in the early eighteenth century?
a. He was born in Italy but achieved fame in Germany. b. He worked and became famous in several European countries. c. His music formed the basis of a new French style. d. His operas freely mixed Italian, German, and English to appeal to multilingual patrons.