Art Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word replicated most closely mean?

• Decorated

• Copied

• Painted over

• Rejected

The word ambiguity refers to something that is:

• Simple

• Clear

• Uncertain or unclear in meaning

• Explained thoroughly

Which word means “strong emotional or physical pain”?

• Sketch

• Anguish

• Harmony

• Silence

What is a lithograph?

• A photograph of a painting

• A print made from a stone or metal plate

• A digital artwork

• A paper sketch

Which phrase best describes existential angst?

• A deep anxiety about life’s meaning

• Joy about the future

• Anger at others

• Artistic pride

What does dissonance mean in the context of the painting?

• A clash or contrast between elements

• A beautiful sound

• A perfect balance

• Repetition of shapes

Which of the following is a still life?

• A painting of flowers in a vase

• A photo of a moving river

• A war scene

• A self-portrait

A monochrome artwork uses:

• Many bright colors

• Only one color or shades of it

• Black and white photos

• Natural textures

If something is intimately tied to an event, it is:

• Distantly related

• Closely and deeply connected

• Unimportant

• Imagined

A motif in art is:

• A repeated design or pattern

• A canvas

• An unknown symbol

• A frame