Arts Appreciation Quiz

What is the etymology of the word 'art'?

• From the Latin word 'ars' meaning ability or skill

• From the Greek word 'techne' meaning craft

• From the Spanish word 'arte' meaning creativity

• From the French word 'artiste' meaning artist

According to Leo Tolstoy, what is the purpose of art?

• To entertain and amuse people

• To create beautiful and visually appealing objects

• To make a political statement

• To evoke feelings in oneself and transmit them to others through various forms

What is the function of art in conveying social messages?

• Designing industrial products

• Expressing personal emotions

• Creating physical structures for display and celebration

• Influencing social behavior

Which artist is known for the painting 'Guernica' that conveys a strong social message?

• Pablo Picasso

• Michelangelo

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Leonardo Da Vinci

What is the main subject of the earliest art ever created?

• Cityscapes

• Portraits

• Landscapes

• Animals

What is the primary method of presenting art that attempts to portray the subject as is?

• Realism

• Abstract

• Distortion

• Expressionism

Which artist is known for the painting 'The Scream' that represents expressionism art?

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Edvard Munch

What is the element of art used to define shape, contours, and outlines?

• Texture

• Value

• Lines

• Colors

What is the term used to describe the feeling of equality of weight, attention, or attraction of the various elements within a composition?

• Balance

• Unity

• Repetition and rhythm

• Movement

Who is known as the 'Queen of Kundiman'?

• Nicanor Abelardo

• Ryan Cayabyab

• Francisco Santiago

• Lea Salonga