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Art Quiz 1 - Introduction to Art History

Arts

12th Grade

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Art Quiz 1 - Introduction to Art History
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following goals is the primary purpose of art history?

to strengthen the artistic skills of younger artists
to promote the exploration of the works of lesser-known artworks
to identify the works of formerly unknown artists
to understand a work of art in its original context
to expose Western artists to the art of minority cultures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Aesthetics is BEST defined as the

development of novel artistic techniques
explanation of art events to the public
inquiry into the influence of rational thinking on art
study of the nature and expression of beauty
research of artistic standards throughout history

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following art forms is typically NOT included in the category of fine art?

pottery
prints
drawings
architecture
sculpture

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following pairs of art forms are most often considered craft art?

advertisements and bridges
portraits and statues
clothing and lithographs
sketches and ceramics
posters and tattoos

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The meaning of an artwork is NOT

subjective
abstract
attainable
ambiguous
fixed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following types of art analysis focuses specifically on the visual elements of an artwork?

contextual
historical
comparative
stylistic
formal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An art critic using formal analysis would be MOST interested in the

intended audience of the artwork
time period of the artwork
work of art itself
artist’s biography
cost of the artwork

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