Portraits Quiz

In portrait painting, what does the term 'chiaroscuro' refer to?

• Use of perspective and depth.

• Use of color and texture.

• Use of different brush strokes.

• Use of light and dark contrasts

Which artist is known for using symbolism in his/her portraits?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Frida Kahlo

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

What is the significance of using mirrors in portrait painting?

• Mirrors are used to accurately capture the likeness and proportions of the subject.

• Mirrors are used to add a sense of mystery and intrigue to the portrait.

• Mirrors are used to create a distorted and abstract representation of the subject.

• Mirrors are used to reflect the artist's own emotions and feelings.

Who is considered the pioneer of modern portrait painting?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

What is the purpose of using symbolism in portraits?

• To make the portraits more visually appealing.

• To confuse the viewers.

• To hide the true identity of the subject.

• To convey deeper meanings or messages

How did the concept of portraiture change in modern art?

• Portraiture in modern art became more focused on capturing the physical likeness of the subject.

• Portraiture in modern art moved away from realistic representations and focused more on subjective and expressive interpretations of the subject.

• Portraiture in modern art became more traditional and adhered to classical techniques.

Which art movement heavily influenced portraits in modern art?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Abstract Expressionism

What role does color play in portrait painting?

• Color helps convey emotions, create depth, and capture likeness.

• Color can be used to create realistic skin tones.

• Color is not important in portrait painting.

• Color adds texture to the painting.

Match the following

• sombre, not very strong or good.

• genre

• type of media

• prominent figures

• Part of something

• figure and ground

• foreground focus and background

• facet

• important people

• lacklustre