Understanding Art Movements

What is the main purpose of prehistoric art?

• To decorate tools

• To record experiences and narratives

• To showcase advanced techniques

• To promote trade

Which ancient artifact features a Babylonian set of laws?

• The Sphinx

• The Code of Hammurabi

• Rosetta Stone

• Venus of Willendorf

Byzantine art is best known for its:

• Realistic portraits

• Use of gold backdrops and religious themes

• Depictions of mythical creatures

• Focus on nature

What was the focus of Romanesque art?

• Education about Christian values

• Religious and Christian themes

• Celebration of Greek mythology

• Political propaganda

What emotion did Gothic art primarily express?

• Pure joy

• Fear of the end of the world and humanistic hope

• Romantic idealism

• Political revolt

Which of the following artists is associated with the Renaissance era?

• Salvador Dalí

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• Jackson Pollock

What is chiaroscuro, a technique used in Baroque art?

• Use of gold in paintings

• Contrasting light and shadow

• Geometric patterns

• Simplistic brushwork

Rococo art is often described as:

• Heavy and dramatic

• Light, elegant, and playful

• Religious and solemn

• Focused on realism

The Neoclassical art movement was inspired by:

• The Baroque era

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Prehistoric cave paintings

• Romanticism

Which of the following best characterizes Romanticism?

• Strict geometric forms

• Emotional expression and love for nature

• Use of pastel colors

• Industrial themes