Untitled Flashcard Set
The Saint-Lazare Station – Claude Monet
Q: Identify The Saint-Lazare Station.
A: 1877, Claude Monet, oil on canvas, Impressionism, AP #118
Q: What is the historical context of The Saint-Lazare Station?
A: Reflects modern Paris and industrialization; train stations symbolized modern life; part of a series showing changing light and atmosphere.
Q: Describe the visual characteristics of The Saint-Lazare Station.
A: Loose brushstrokes, steam and haze obscure forms, focus on light and color, simplified detail, organic and industrial elements treated similarly.
The Coiffure – Mary Cassatt
Q: Identify The Coiffure.
A: 1890–1891, Mary Cassatt, drypoint and aquatint, Impressionism, AP #119
Q: What is the contextual significance of The Coiffure?
A: Influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e prints; focuses on women in private domestic life; prints made art more accessible; rejects sexualized female imagery.
Q: Describe the visual analysis of The Coiffure.
A: Flat space, pastel colors, strong contour lines, patterned surfaces, minimal detail, candid pose inspired by Japanese prints.
The Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh
Q: Identify The Starry Night.
A: 1889, Vincent van Gogh, oil on canvas, Post-Impressionism, AP #120
Q: What is the context behind The Starry Night?
A: Painted while van Gogh was in a psychiatric hospital; based on memory and imagination; expresses emotional and psychological intensity.
Q: Describe the visual characteristics of The Starry Night.
A: Thick impasto brushstrokes, swirling movement, bold saturated color, strong outlines, dramatic sky contrasted with calm village.
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? – Paul Gauguin
Q: Identify Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?
A: 1897–1898, Paul Gauguin, oil on canvas, Post-Impressionism/Symbolism, AP #121
Q: What is the context of Gauguin’s painting?
A: Painted in Tahiti during illness and emotional distress; intended as a philosophical statement on life, death, and existence.
Q: Describe the visual analysis of Gauguin’s painting.
A: Bold unnatural colors, flattened space, symbolic figures, narrative read right to left, non-Western stylistic influences.
Mont Sainte-Victoire – Paul Cézanne
Q: Identify Mont Sainte-Victoire.
A: 1902–1904, Paul Cézanne, oil on canvas, Post-Impressionism, AP #122
Q: What is the contextual significance of Mont Sainte-Victoire?
A: One of many views Cézanne painted; emphasizes structure over fleeting light; bridges Impressionism and Cubism.
Q: Describe the visual characteristics of Mont Sainte-Victoire.
A: Geometric brushstrokes, simplified forms, visible structure, warm foreground/cool background, layered composition.
The Scream – Edvard Munch
Q: Identify The Scream.
A: 1893, Edvard Munch, tempera and pastel on cardboard, Symbolism, AP #123
Q: What is the context of The Scream?
A: Reflects modern anxiety and psychological distress; inspired by personal trauma; explores universal human fear.
Q: Describe the visual analysis of The Scream.
A: Wavy lines, intense saturated color, simplified figure, distorted landscape, expressive paint application emphasizing emotion.
The Kiss – Gustav Klimt
Q: Identify The Kiss.
A: 1907–1908, Gustav Klimt, oil and gold leaf on canvas, Art Nouveau/Vienna Secession, AP #123
Q: What is the context of The Kiss?
A: Created before WWI amid rising tension; influenced by Byzantine art and Japanese design; celebrates love and intimacy.
Q: Describe the visual characteristics of The Kiss.
A: Flat gold background, decorative patterns, organic shapes, minimal depth, contrast between geometric male and circular female motifs.
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Building – Louis Sullivan
Q: Identify Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. Building.
A: 1899–1904, Louis Sullivan, iron, steel, glass, terracotta, Chicago School/Art Nouveau, AP #124
Q: What is the context of the Carson, Pirie, Scott building?
A: Reflects urban growth and rise of skyscrapers; “form follows function”; designed to attract shoppers.
Q: Describe the visual analysis of the building.
A: Tripartite design, ornate Art Nouveau ironwork at ground level, Chicago windows, strong horizontal emphasis.
The Burghers of Calais – Auguste Rodin
Q: Identify The Burghers of Calais.
A: 1884–1895, Auguste Rodin, bronze, Realism with Symbolism, AP #125
Q: What is the historical context of The Burghers of Calais?
A: Depicts sacrifice during the Hundred Years’ War; focuses on collective suffering rather than heroic victory.
Q: Describe the visual characteristics of The Burghers of Calais.
A: Rough surfaces, expressive poses, equal emphasis on figures, emotional realism, ground-level installation.