Question

Which statements describe how Impressionist painting techniques differ from Naturalistic painting techniques? Choose all answers that are correct.
A. Impressionists used small, colorful brushstrokes that softly blur objects; Naturalists used blended and feathered colors made by using the wet-on-wet technique.

B. Impressionists blended colors on the paper for many lifelike color variations; Naturalists used brushstrokes of color next to one another that when viewed blend at a distance to create vibrant colors.

C.impressionists used the impasto technique of applying thick, sculptural strokes of paint that catch and reflect light; Naturalists used thin paint (washes, wet-on-wet paint, wet-on-dry paint).

D.Impressionists used transparent and opaque oil paint; Naturalists used transparent and opaque watercolor paint.

E.Impressionists used little detailing; Naturalists used fine, realistic detailing.

Answer 1

A. Impressionists used small, colorful brushstrokes that softly blur objects; Naturalists used blended and feathered colors made by using the wet-on-wet technique.

B. Impressionists blended colors on the paper for many lifelike color variations; Naturalists used brushstrokes of color next to one another that when viewed blend at a distance to create vibrant colors.

E.Impressionists used little detailing; Naturalists used fine, realistic detailing.