The Mill Rembrandt 1650 Baroque

What words best describe the atmosphere of this image? How would you put into words the “expression” of this work of art? What details or characteristics of this image help to create these qualities?

A Thicket of Deer at the Stream of Plaisir-Fontain Gustave Courbet 1866 RealismWhy do you think some artists choose to paint in a realistic style where others choose to work in abstract? What factors of each can you see that would make someone want to work in these styles?

The Boating PartyMary Cassatt1893-94Impressionism

What can you say about how the artist has organized the overall space in this image? What do you see in terms of positive and negative space?

Impression, Sunrise Claude Monet 1866 Impressionism

Many titles of artworks are given years after the artist has passed on. This is not the case, however, for this work of art. The artist entitled this work of art for a reason.

What do you think was the reasoning behind the artist assigning the “Impression Sunrise” to this work of art?

Carnival of the Harlequin Joan Miro 1924-1925 Dada

How does the title of this work reflect the subject that is being depicted? Give examples from the artwork that supports your statement.