Raoul Dufy—the artist of the painting in today’s image—is associated with which art movement?
A Realism
B Pop art
C Fauvism
Fact: The French painter Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) is associated with the Fauvism movement. Fauvism emerged at the beginning of the 20th century in Paris. Artists of Fauvist works emphasised a strongly expressive style over realistic values, using bold and vibrant colours. The group of artists adopting this art movement were called ‘les Fauves,’ meaning ‘the wild beasts.’
Correct Answer: Fauvism