Exploring Visual Arts Modernism

Which of the following artists is considered a pioneer of Modernism in visual arts?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What is the primary characteristic of Modernist visual art?

• Emphasis on traditional techniques

• Focus on realism and accurate representation

• Experimentation with form and abstraction

• Use of religious themes

Which art movement is associated with Modernism and is known for its use of geometric shapes and interlocking planes?

• Impressionism

• Cubism

• Baroque

• Romanticism

Who painted "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," a work often cited as a pivotal moment in the development of Modern art?

• Henri Matisse

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Salvador Dalí

Which of the following is a characteristic of Fauvism, a Modernist art movement?

• Use of muted colours

• Emphasis on light and shadow

• Bold, vibrant colours and simplified forms

• Detailed, realistic depictions

Which Modernist artist is known for his abstract works featuring squares and rectangles in primary colours?

• Wassily Kandinsky

• Piet Mondrian

• Jackson Pollock

• Edvard Munch

What is the term for the Modernist art movement that sought to capture the essence of modern life through dynamic compositions and a focus on speed and technology?

• Futurism

• Surrealism

• Dadaism

• Realism

Which of the following is a key feature of Surrealism, a Modernist art movement?

• Logical and orderly compositions

• Dream-like scenes and bizarre imagery

• Focus on historical events

• Use of monochrome palettes

Which Modernist artist is known for his "drip" painting technique?

• Henri Rousseau

• Paul Cézanne

• Jackson Pollock

• Georges Seurat

Which of the following movements is considered a reaction against the perceived excesses of Modernism in visual arts?

• Post-Impressionism

• Minimalism

• Art Nouveau

• Expressionism