Midterm Review Activity

Who was the leader of the Dadaists, and where did they first meet?

• Marcel Duchamp; Paris, France

• Tristan Tzara; Zurich, Switzerland

• André Breton; New York, USA

• Vladimir Tatlin; Moscow, Russia

Which art movement involves replicating original photo images into paintings or sculptures?

• Constructivism

• Surrealism

• Photorealism

• Abstract Expressionism

Who is considered the founder of Constructivism, and where did it originate?

• Marcel Duchamp; New York, USA

• Salvador Dalí; Paris, France

• Vladimir Tatlin; Russia

• El Lissitzky; Germany

What is the primary philosophy behind Conceptual Art?

• Emphasis on visual aesthetics

• Rejection of artistic ideas

• Prioritization of finished artworks

• Ideas are more important than the finished work

What characteristic defines Optical Art?

• Focuses on emotional expression

• Utilizes realistic representations

• Explores optical sensations through visual effects

• Rejects geometric forms

Which artist is associated with the painting "Shimmering Substance" and the art movement it represents?

• Salvador Dalí; Surrealism

• Bridget Riley; Optical Art

• Jackson Pollock; Abstract Expressionism

• Donald Judd; Minimalism

What is the main feature of Minimalism in visual arts?

• Complexity of forms

• Emphasis on metaphorical representations

• Stripping down to fundamental forms

• Utilization of elaborate designs

What was the main objective of Dadaism as an art movement?

• To establish rigid aesthetic standards

• To promote traditional artistic values

• To challenge prevailing cultural norms and standards

• To celebrate the order and reason in art

Which art movement emerged as a result of a fascination with Surrealism in America?

• Abstract Expressionism

• Constructivism

• Minimalism

• Photorealism

What artistic technique did Surrealists believe was a better approach to societal change compared to Dadaism?

• Automatism

• Cubism

• Realism

• Impressionism