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Gauguin et Magritte
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What country was René Magritte from? | Belgium |
| Around what year did Paul Gauguin leave for Polynesia? | 1890 |
| Both Gauguin's and Magritte's artwork stimulate... | the human psyche |
| Gauguin's work is known for its | tropical scenes, simplicity, and vibrant colors |
| Magritte is considered what kind of artist? | Surrealist |
| Gauguin is generally considered what kind of artist? | Post-Impressionist Synthetist |
| What are some general characteristics of Synthetism? | the use of vibrant colors, flat application of paint, bold lines |
| What are some general characteristics of Surrealism? | unorthodox juxtaposition of objects, focused on the psychological aspect of art |
| According to Magritte, paintings set out to do what? | evoke the mystery of the world |
| Though he spent the better part of his life in French Polynesia, where was Gauguin originally from? | Paris, France |
| What is the name one of Magritte's famous paintings? | La clef des champs OR la trahesion des images |
| What is the name of one of Gauguin's famous paintings? | Femmes de Tahiti OR Joyeuseté (Arearea) |