Museum and Art Organization Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a museum?

• To generate profit for private owners

• To conserve artifacts for preserving human knowledge, understanding, and beauty

• To sell art to the public

• To host private events

Which of the following is a characteristic of a non-profit organization?

• Operates for private profit

• Focuses on exhibitions and public programs

• Operates for a collective, public, or social benefit

• Sells art to the highest bidder

What percentage of an art sale does a gallery owner usually receive?

• 10-20%

• 25-50%

• 60-75%

• 80-90%

Which type of museum is the Baltimore Aquarium?

• Art Museums

• Natural History Museums

• Living Collections Museums

• Science Museums

Who developed a collection and curricula of African, African American, and American Art at Morgan State?

• Lillie May Carroll Jackson

• Gordon Parks

• James E. Lewis

• Elizabeth Catlett

What was the purpose of the Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art) exhibit in 1937?

• To promote modern art

• To mock and turn people against Jewish modern art

• To showcase African American artists

• To celebrate traditional art forms

What does the Latin root "curare" mean?

• To control

• To create

• To take care of

• To destroy

How does your perspective shape your role as a curator and/or artist?

• It has no impact

• It determines the color of the artwork

• It influences the selection and presentation of art

• It only affects the size of the exhibition

Why might a space be curated?

• To fill empty space

• To convey a specific message or theme

• To store unused art

• To hide imperfections

What does the term "juxtaposition" refer to?

• The out-of-focus areas of a photo

• A type of memory card

• Two things placed close together with contrasting effect

• A group working towards a common goal