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Question #1

Which statement is true about Van Gogh's technique in this painting?

A. His colors reflect the cultural symbolism of Provence. His distorted perspective recalls Japanese prints.

B. His self-consciously naive style reflects the simplicity of his subject. His visible brushwork shows his knowledge of Neo-impressionism.

C. His colors reflect the cultural symbolism of Provence. His visible brushwork shows his knowledge of Neo-impressionism.

D. His self-consciously naive style reflects the simplicity of his subject. His distorted perspective recalls Japanese prints.

Question #2

Which artist explored the possibilities of bold colors and distorted forms, creating a textile effect with energetic and thick brushstrokes?

A. Georges Seurat

B. Vincent van Gogh

C. Gustave Caillebotte

D. Mary Cassatt