Looking at this image associated with clue 6 (Down), I can see a highly detailed, realistic painting of what appears to be a street scene with reflections in glass. This is clearly an example of Photorealism, which matches my identification for clue 4 (Across): "a style of painting that resembles a high-resolution photograph".
This confirms that clue 4 (Across) should be answered with "PHOTOREALISM".
Now let me reconsider clue 7 (Down): "emphasizes accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities". This is the definition of Impressionism, and I need to find which image best represents this. The image I previously looked at (Monet's "Impression, Sunrise") would be the perfect match for this clue.
Let me now check clue 3 (Across) again: "a style that uses pared-down design elements". This likely refers to Minimalism, and I need to find which image represents this. The Op Art piece with concentric squares might be closer to Minimalism than I initially thought, as it uses simple geometric forms.
After reviewing all the clues and images, here are my final answers:
Across:
1. FAUVISM (painters known as "wild beasts")
2. POINTILLISM (small dots of color)
3. MINIMALISM (pared-down design elements)
4. PHOTOREALISM (resembles a high-resolution photograph)
Down:
1. EXPRESSIONISM (emotional effect to evoke moods or ideas)
2. SURREALISM (mix dream imagery with illogical reality)
3. IMPRESSIONISM (accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities)
The crossword puzzle solution is:
Across: 1. FAUVISM, 2. POINTILLISM, 3. MINIMALISM, 4. PHOTOREALISM
Down: 1. EXPRESSIONISM, 2. SURREALISM, 3. IMPRESSIONISM
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