Art History Fun Facts

The rise of the Roman Empire spread ________art to the West as well with artists in North Africa and North Europe creating pieces of art in the Roman style. 

• • African

• Chinese

• • American

• • Greek

Which famous artist is known for cutting off his own ear?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the art movement characterized by a focus on light and color, often with visible brush strokes?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Baroque

Which ancient civilization is known for its pyramids and hieroglyphs?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

• Mayan

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the term for a painting done on wet plaster?

• Fresco

• Mosaic

• Etching

• Lithograph

Which artist is famous for the painting 'The Starry Night'?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Edvard Munch

• Salvador Dalí

What is the name of the art style that uses exaggerated motion and clear detail to produce drama and tension?

• Baroque

• Rococo

• Gothic

• Renaissance

Which artist is known for the sculpture 'David'?

• Michelangelo

• Auguste Rodin

• Gian Lorenzo Bernini

• Donatello

What is the name of the prehistoric cave paintings found in France?

• Lascaux

• Altamira

• Chauvet

• Niaux