Art History

What did the classical artists of Greece and Rome create?

• Crosses

• Murals

• Tools

• Mosaics

Fill in the blank:  Artists used _____________ to create three dimensional images on a flat surface.

Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

What is the primary characteristic of Baroque art?

• Simplicity

• Emotional intensity

• Geometric shapes

• Minimalism

Which art movement is known for its emphasis on light and color, often capturing everyday scenes?

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

• Expressionism

Who is considered the father of modern art criticism?

• John Ruskin

• Clement Greenberg

• Roger Fry

• Denis Diderot

What technique did Vincent van Gogh use to create texture in his paintings?

• Pointillism

• Impasto

• Sfumato

• Chiaroscuro

Which civilization is known for its ziggurats and cuneiform writing?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

What is the term for a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling?

• Fresco

• Mosaic

• Etching

• Lithograph

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

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

• Edvard Munch