What Common Denominator Unifies the Artists Considered Post-Impressionists

question 35

Multiple Choice

What common denominator unifies the artists considered Post-Impressionists?

• A) They lived in France.
• B) Impressionism served as a springboard for their experimentation.
• C) They rejected Classical ideas and form.
• D) Their work is characterized by heavily built-up areas of paint called impasto.

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Definitions:

Rumination

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often negative, which can interfere with solving problems or lead to psychological distress.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which a person believes they have no control over the outcomes in their life, leading to passivity and depression.

Explanatory Style

Explanatory style refers to how individuals explain the causes of events in their lives, which can influence their optimism and pessimism.

Rumination

The continuous and obsessive thinking about certain distressing thoughts or feelings, often contributing to emotional distress.