Johannes Vermeer Quiz

What was the big idea behind Vermeer's paintings?

• To create abstract art that challenges perception

• To paint simple scenes of life at home with extreme realism

• To depict historical events in a grand manner

• To use as few colors as possible to create minimalist art

What type of paintings is Johannes Vermeer famous for?

• Landscape paintings

• Portrait paintings

• Genre paintings

• Surrealist paintings

Which of the following paintings is NOT mentioned as one of Vermeer's famous works?

• The Milkmaid

• The Art of Painting

• The Starry Night

• Girl with a Pearl Earring

What was a distinctive feature of Vermeer's painting technique?

• He used only black and white pigments

• He painted exclusively with watercolors

• He made paints using natural pigments mixed with oil

• He applied paint directly from the tube without mixing

What is Vermeer's favorite color, as seen in the painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring"?

• Red

• Ultramarine blue

• Green

• Yellow

During which period did Johannes Vermeer live and work?

• 1553 to 1615

• 1632 to 1675

• 1701 to 1750

• 1800 to 1850

What is the nationality of Johannes Vermeer?

• French

• Dutch

• German

• Italian

Which of the following is NOT listed as an influence on Vermeer's work?

• The craftsmanship of fine musical instruments

• Other Dutch artists, such as Fabritius and de Hooch

• The use of light and shadow in Italian Renaissance paintings

• His financial challenges and large family

What technique is believed to have been used by Vermeer to project images onto canvas?

• Using a camera obscura

• Painting by memory

• Tracing from another painting

• Freehand sketching

How many paintings by Vermeer are known to survive?

• Over 100

• 36

• 50

• 25