Ms. Judith Art Elements and Art History Quiz

What are the art elements that painters use to create pictures?

• Color, light, line, and texture

• Foreground, background, shape, and form

• Shape, form, texture, and perspective

• Composition, contrast, mood, and texture

Which period of art history is known for the renewed interest in the ideas and achievements of ancient Greece and Rome?

• Renaissance

• Modern

• Contemporary

• Baroque

What is the term for a painting of an outdoor view that features large areas of natural scenery?

• Portrait

• Still Life

• Landscape

• Abstract

What is the technique that involves combining various materials onto a flat surface to create a new composition?

• Tempera

• Mural

• Silk Screening

• Collage

Which style of art emerged in the United States during the 1930s and depicted rural places, farms, and small towns?

• Cubism

• Regionalism

• Impressionism

• Pop art

What is the term for the specific area or element within an artwork that commands the viewer's attention?

• Mood

• Focal Point

• Perspective

• Symbol

Which type of paint is known for its quick-drying time and vibrant colors?

• Oil paint

• Tempera

• Acrylic

• Watercolor

What is the style of art that became popular in the mid-20th century and uses colors, shapes, and lines to express feelings and emotions?

• Surrealism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Realism

• Pop art

What is the term for the way an object feels on its surface when you touch it?

• Light

• Texture

• Composition

• Form

Which period of art history is known for the rise of democracy, the diminishing power of monarchies, and the industrial revolution?

• Modern

• Contemporary

• Baroque

• Renaissance